The role of maintenance phototherapy in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

Abstract

Phototherapy is well-recognized as effective therapy in early stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (patch and plaque), often resulting in complete clearance of clinical disease and subsequent remission. Although not curable, long-term remission can often be attained utilizing maintenance phototherapy, consisting of a course of less frequent treatments over time. Herein, the authors review the literature regarding the role of maintenance phototherapy in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and its success in prolonging clinical remission and disease-free survival in CTCL.

• Authors: Salma Z Pothiawala, Brooke T Baldwin, Basil S Cherpelis, L Frank Glass, Neil Alan Fenske
• Journal: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD (J Drugs Dermatol) Vol. 9 Issue 7 Pg. 800-3 (Jul 2010) ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States
• PMID: 20677536 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Humans
• Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous (mortality, therapy)
• PUVA Therapy
• Phototherapy (methods)
• Skin Neoplasms (mortality, therapy)
• Ultraviolet Therapy