Successful Treatment of Early-Stage Mycosis Fungoides With Topical PUVA in Adult Patient: Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Dermatology Research - Year 2023, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Mycosis fungoides is fairly common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with prolonged indolent course. Early-stage MF patch/plaque stage disease (T1/T2) can be treated safely and effectively by Phototherapy. Systemic PUVA and Narrowband UVB widely used with considerable result in MF. Topical PUVA is rarely considered as a phototherapy line in MF. We represent in our patient complete clearance of MF plaque after topical PUVA phototherapy without relapse.
Authors and Affiliations
Iman Almasry, Mohammed Taha, Rawan Al Mohammad, Atlal Allafi
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- EP ID EP717153
- DOI https://doi.org/10.46889/JDR.2023.4205
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