Health Condition 1: null- Children suffering from pityriasis alba
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Broad band UVB targeted phototherapy: Total 50 children suffering from pityriasis alba will be randomised into 2 groups of 25 each. In the study group, lesions treated using the broad b
Sponsors
IADVL
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pityriasis alba clinically diagnosed by at least two dermatologists, lesions only over the face,duration of lesions less than 1 month, fungal scraping/ KOH smear negative
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of using topical steroids or calcineurin inhibitors on the lesions, any other significant skin or systemic illness which in the investigators opinion can affect the treatment plan and /or response to treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in scaling, hypopigmentation, and pruritus in a 4-point score at the end of 12 weeksTimepoint: Baseline and weeks 3,6,12 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Worsening of the clinical condition or any other complicationsTimepoint: anytime during the study | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Soumya Jagadeesan
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Outcome results
None listed