Medium-dose UVA1 phototherapy in localized scleroderma and its effect in CD34-positive dendritic cells.
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Abstract
UVA1 radiation seems to be effective in morphea. CD34+ dendritic cells are significantly decreased in lesional skin of morphea patients. We evaluated the therapeutic effectiveness of medium-dose UVA1 phototherapy in localized scleroderma and its effect in the number of dermal CD34+ dendritic cells in skin biopsy specimens of these patients. Patients were irradiated with UVA1 (30 J/cm(2)) 30 times. Dermal CD34+ dendritic cells were counted before and after therapy. There was clinical improvement after UVA1 irradiation. Dermal CD34+ dendritic cells significantly increased after UVA1 irradiation. Medium-dose UVA1 therapy is effective in the treatment of localized morphea. Effectiveness is associated with an increase in the number of CD34+ dendritic cells in the dermis.
Medical subject headings
- Scleroderma, Localized
- Ultraviolet Therapy