title: Treatment of childhood psoriasis with phototherapy and photochemotherapy.
abstract: 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.
authors: Irene
authors: I
authors: Lara-Corrales
authors: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Staff Physician Pediatric Dermatology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G1X8.
authors: Irene Lara
authors: IL
authors: Corrales
authors: Sabrina
authors: S
authors: Ramnarine
authors: Perla
authors: P
authors: Lansang
keywords: children; photochemotherapy; phototherapy; psoriasis
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