Authors: Irene Lara Corrales, Sabrina Ramnarine and Perla Lansang
Publication Date: 29 Jul 2013
Type: Review
Journal: Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics
Citation: Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics 2013:7 25-33
doi: 10.4137/CMPed.S8045
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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.