Use of phototherapy in children: our experience

Authors

  • Delia-Stella Ibáñez-Gómez D MD
  • Hernán Moumdjian MD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29176/2590843X.1491

Keywords:

children, ultraviolet B radiation, PUVA, phototherapy

Abstract

Introduction: Phototherapy used in adults more than 30 years ago (1) is effective and safe. Useful in pedia­tric dermatoses as an alternative to topical or systemic treatment.

Objective: Share our experience with the use of phototherapy in children.

Results: UVB NB radiation was more used than UVA1 and PUVA.

Conclusions: Vitiligo, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis were the most frequently treated dermatoses.

Author Biographies

Delia-Stella Ibáñez-Gómez D MD

Médica asociada clínica pediátrica Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dermatóloga Pediatra Centro Galeno Barrio Norte, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Hernán Moumdjian MD

Médica asociada clínica pediátrica Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dermatóloga Pediatra Centro Galeno Barrio Norte, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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