Purpose: Crude coal tar and its derivatives have been used in modern medicine for the
treatment of psoriasis since at least 1925 as part of the Goeckerman regimen. To this day …

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that waxes and wanes, and
long-term remission can be difficult to achieve regardless of disease severity. Currently …

Nanostructured carriers have been widely used in pharmaceutical formulations for
dermatological treatment. They offer targeted drug delivery, sustained release, improved …

Psoriasis is a chronic condition that progresses in remitting and relapsing phases. Most of
these patients have mild-to-moderate illness, which can be managed with topical …

Phototherapy is a first-line treatment for extensive psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and
other photosensitive dermatoses. Anecdotal accounts report that the ancient Egyptians used …

Since the introduction of modern phototherapy in 1903 by Nobel Prize‑winner Niels Ryberg
Finsen, the usage of this therapy in the medical field has grown, techniques have been …

Psoriasis management is complex and challenging. It should be tailored for each patient.
Treatment strategy differs according to patient's age, sex, disease type, disease severity …

Background: Physical therapies refer to non-medical treatment strategies, including surgery,
cryotherapy, UV phototherapy, and acupuncture. Most physical approaches are …

Abstract Background The Goeckerman regimen remains one of the oldest, most reliable
treatment options for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. Goeckerman therapy …

Introduction Goeckerman therapy, which combines ultraviolet B (UVB) light with crude coal
tar (CCT), remains highly effective for moderate-to-severe psoriasis. While it is rarely still …