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Review
. 2010 Jun;29(2):115-20.
doi: 10.1016/j.sder.2010.03.006.

Phototherapy in pediatric patients: choosing the appropriate treatment option

Rupa Pugashetti  1 , John Koo
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Review

Phototherapy in pediatric patients: choosing the appropriate treatment option

Rupa Pugashetti et al. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Phototherapeutic modalities, including narrowband-UVB, broadband-UVB, PUVA photochemotherapy, and excimer laser therapy are valuable tools that can be used for photoresponsive dermatoses in children. As a systematically safer alternative compared with internal agents, including the prebiologic and biological therapies, phototherapy should be considered a possible treatment option for children with diseases including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, pityriasis lichenoides chronica, and vitiligo.

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