title: Phototherapy of Mycosis Fungoides.
abstract: Therapies based on ultraviolet light have long been established in mycosis fungoides (MF). They have traditionally included whole-body ultraviolet light B, both broad-band and narrow-band, and psoralen plus ultraviolet A. Phototherapy may be applied alone in early stage MF or in combination with systemic therapy in refractory early stage MF and advanced MF. This article reviews the most frequently used forms of phototherapy for MF with emphasis on efficacy, safety, and practical considerations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Sackler Faculty Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Derech Ze'ev Jabotinsky 39, Petah Tikva 49100, Israel. Electronic address: hodake@post.tau.ac.il.
authors.forename: Emmilia
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hodak
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Sackler Faculty Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Derech Ze'ev Jabotinsky 39, Petah Tikva 49100, Israel.
authors.forename: Lev
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pavlovsky
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000379:methods; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000379:methods
keywords: Mycosis fungoides; Narrow-band ultraviolet light B; Phototherapy; Psoralen plus ultraviolet A; Ultraviolet A; Ultraviolet light B