Phototherapy Proven Effective for Asian Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, Study Shows
Researchers have found in a recent study that phototherapy is an effective second-line treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in the Asian pediatric population. The study highlighted its benefits over oral systemic immunosuppressants. The study was published in the journal Photodermatology Photoimmunology and Photomedicine by Chia SY and colleagues.
This prospective study, led by Shi Yun Chia of the Department of Pediatric Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, gives a different perspective on this modality of treatment. The research indicates clearly that phototherapy is a realizable second-line therapy, especially in comparison with oral systemic immunosuppressants.
This study of patients younger than 18 years who were treated with phototherapy for atopic dermatitis at KK Women's and Children's Hospital from January 2017 to December 2020. Subjects were identified by the hospital's phototherapy database, and clinical photographs before and after treatment were captured. Disease severity was independently rated by pediatric dermatologists using either a 5-point IGA or EASI. Data regarding demographic information, duration of disease, and associated medical conditions were also recorded. Duration of treatment, phototherapy modalities, number of sessions, maximum dose, response to therapy and complications if any were accurately noted and recorded.
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