Korean J Dermatol.
1974 Dec;12(4):237-240.
Clinical Observation of Grenz Ray Therapy
Abstract
- Supersoft roentgen rays called grenz rays, generated in a tube at low voltages and having wave lengths of 1 to 3 angstroms(H.V.L. 0. 01 to 0. 035mm. Al. ), are employed in the treatment of superficial derrnatoses patients (112 cases) in the Department of Dermatology, Cho Sun University hospital from March 1, 1972 to April 30, 1974. Results of these Series are as Follows: 1) Among the ll2 patients, including 28 patients of neurodermatitis, 14 patients of nummular eczema and. 10 patients of atopic dermatitis showed therapeutic success. 2) Grenz ray irradiations were remarkably effective for 6 cases of capillary hemangioma, 2 cases of basal celI epithelioma and 3 cases of verruca plana juvenilis, and less effective for psoriasis vulgaris, tinea pedis, acne vulgaris, nevus verrucosus and alopecia areata. 3) Complications included 21 cases of hyperpigmentation and burning sensations in neurodermatitis and nummular eczema.
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