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MAJ Stephen J. Friedman, MC, USA

Arch Dermatol. 1987;123(8):1046-1052.

Abstract
• Because clinical improvement of psoriasis vulgaris was recently observed after the prolonged application of tape, 26 patients with symmetric plaque-type psoriasis were enrolled in a prospective bilateral comparison study evaluating the clinical efficacy of the adhesive hydrocolloid occlusive dressing (HCD). The majority of localized plaques of psoriasis achieved improvement (41%, 14/34) or resolution (47%, 16/34) with the prolonged application of HCD; also, HCD was therapeutically superior to twice-daily applications of fluocinolone acetonide cream, and was comparably effective as erythemogenic ultraviolet B treatment. Although the therapeutic mechanism is not completely understood, occlusive dressings have great potential in the management of limited psoriasis vulgaris.

(Arch Dermatol 1987;123:1046-1052)

Author Affiliations
From the Dermatology Service, Department of Internal Medicine, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Tex.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Jan 30, 1987.

Presented as a scientific exhibition at the Fourth International Symposium on Psoriasis, Stanford, Calif, July 6-11, 1986.

The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the author and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of Defense.

Reprint requests to Dermatology Service, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX 79920-5001 (Dr Friedman).

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