Results: 4

Blocking or enhancing effects of some basic emollients in UVA penetration

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (2), 2018
Abstract: Background: Topical agents used in combination with phototherapy or photochemotherapy may have both blocking or enhancing effects in ultraviolet rays. Objective: In this in vivo study, the effects of topical petrolatum, basis cream, glycerine, and olive oil on the transmission of ultraviolet ...

The efficacy and safety of phototherapy in geriatric patients: a retrospective study

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018
Abstract: Background: While phototherapy is a well-established treatment for many dermatoses, data from the literature regarding its use in elderly patients are quite limited. Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine the phototherapy indications in geriatric patients and to evaluate the effectiv...

Phototherapy with PUVA: Versatility and efficacy in dermatoses

Hyperpigmentation as a peculiar presentation of mycosis fungoides

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (5,supl.1), 2017
Abstract Hyperpigmented mycosis fungoides is an extremely rare subtype of mycosis fungoides. It presents as multiple pigmented macules and patches without poikilodermatous changes and characterized by a CD8+ phenotype on immunohistochemistry. This report describes a typical case of hyperpigmented mycosis...