Keratoacanthoma in vitiligo lesion after UVB narrowband phototherapy

The treatment of vitiligo is still a challenge. Among various therapeutic modalities, phototherapy with UVB narrowband (UVB‐NB) is presently considered a treatment of choice for this skin disease. The exact skin cancer risk deriving from UVB‐NB is a serious concern to be determined. We report a case...

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Published in:Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine photoimmunology & photomedicine, 2006-08, Vol.22 (4), p.211-213
Main Authors: Brazzelli, V., Barbagallo, T., Prestinari, F., Vassallo, C., Agozzino, M., Vailati, F., Cespa, M., Borroni, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age of Onset
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
keratoacanthoma
Keratoacanthoma - diagnosis
Keratoacanthoma - pathology
Keratoacanthoma - radiotherapy
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
photocarcinogenic risk
Pigmentary diseases of the skin
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
Ultraviolet Therapy - adverse effects
Ultraviolet Therapy - methods
UVB-narrowband therapy
vitiligo
Vitiligo - pathology
Vitiligo - radiotherapy
Vitiligo - surgery
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Summary:The treatment of vitiligo is still a challenge. Among various therapeutic modalities, phototherapy with UVB narrowband (UVB‐NB) is presently considered a treatment of choice for this skin disease. The exact skin cancer risk deriving from UVB‐NB is a serious concern to be determined. We report a case of keratoacanthoma developed in the vitiligo area during a prolonged course of UVB‐NB therapy.
ISSN:0905-4383
1600-0781
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0781.2006.00224.x