Grenz ray therapy in the new millennium: still a valid treatment option?

Dermatitis. 2008 Mar-Apr;19(2):73-80.

Abstract

Grenz ray therapy has declined in the United States during the past several decades with respect to availability, use, and resident training. However, it remains a simple, affordable, and effective option for managing several refractory dermatoses, especially psoriasis, hand eczema, and allergic contact dermatitis. Though high-dose grenz irradiation has been associated with the development of nonmelanoma skin cancers, grenz ray therapy is considered a safe treatment modality when administered according to the guidelines recommended herein. We review the value of grenz irradiation in contemporary dermatology.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Dermatology / trends
  • Eczema / radiotherapy
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Occupational Diseases / etiology
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Psoriasis / radiotherapy
  • Skin Diseases / radiotherapy*
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • X-Ray Therapy / adverse effects
  • X-Ray Therapy / history
  • X-Ray Therapy / methods*
  • X-Ray Therapy / statistics & numerical data