Narrowband TL-01 Phototherapy for Patch-Stage Mycosis FungoidesColin Clark, MRCP; Robert S. Dawe, MRCP; Alan T. Evans, MRCPath; Graham Lowe, FRCP; James Ferguson, FRCP. Archives of Dermatology VOL 136, June 2000. |
STUDY SYNOPSIS:
Eight patients with patch-stage MF received TL-01 phototherapy 3 times weekly using standard protocol. Complete clearance of MF achieved in 6 cases in a mean of 9 weeks. 4 patients have had prolonged remissions.
STUDY CONCLUSION:
TL-01 is an effective, convenient therapy that may have less risk of long-term adverse effects than current alternatives. Although larger prospective studies are necessary, for some patients intermittent courses of TL-01 may offer effective long-term |
