Treatment of Childhood Psoriasis with Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy

Phototherapy and photochemotherapy are well-described treatment modalities for psoriasis in adults. Like many other treatments, the experience and long-term safety of their use in children is limited. We conducted a literature search and identified publications reporting the use of phototherapy and...

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Main Authors: Irene Lara Corrales, Sabrina Ramnahne, Perla Lansang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-01-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/CMPed.S8045
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Summary:Phototherapy and photochemotherapy are well-described treatment modalities for psoriasis in adults. Like many other treatments, the experience and long-term safety of their use in children is limited. We conducted a literature search and identified publications reporting the use of phototherapy and photochemotherapy in pediatric populations. This article summarizes the existing literature on this topic. Although many studies report good improvement with these treatment modalities, long-term safety data on their use is lacking for pediatric patients.
ISSN:1179-5565