[Initial results of studies of the effect of solar UV irradiation on the curative effect of psoriasis vulgaris in Heiligendamm].

By simultaneous registration of individual dose of natural UV radiation and clinical determination of variation of skin lesions of patients with psoriasis vulgaris was derived a good correlation between both parameters. Furthermore, there were large differences in utilization of UV-light by patients. There are great reserves of a more effective therapy with solar radiation.