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Mycosis Fungoides Responsive to Oral Alitretinoin and Ultraviolet B Phototherapy: A Case Report  

Han, Song Hee (Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
Hong, Ji Youn (Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
Hong, Joo Ran (Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
Hur, Min Seok (Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
Youn, Hae Jeong (Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
Lee, Yang Won (Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
Choe, Yong Beom (Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
Ahn, Kyu Joong (Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
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Korean journal of dermatology / v.56, no.10, 2018 , pp. 636-639 More about this Journal
Abstract
Mycosis fungoides is the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Patients with early stage disease usually respond well to conventional therapies, with a relatively favorable prognosis. However, a few patients are refractory to treatment and need alternative strategies, even at the patch and plaque stages. We report the case of a middle-aged woman with long-standing and refractory mycosis fungoides that responded to combination therapy with the 308-nm excimer laser and oral alitretinoin.
Keywords
Alitretinoin; Excimer laser; Mycosis fungoides; Phototherapy; Retinoid;
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