Hypopigmented mycosis of fungoides in an eight-year-old girl managed with narrowband ultraviolet B therapy.
- Author:
dela Cruz Ciara Mae H.
;
Dayrit Johannes F.
;
Senador Leilani R.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Narrowband Uvb
- MeSH: Human; Female; Child; Albinism, Oculocutaneous; Hypopigmentation; Mycosis Fungoides; Skin; Lymphoma
- From: Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2016;25(1):47-50
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Mycosis fungoides presenting with hypopigmented lesions is an uncommon variant, which is usually described among dark-skinned patients. We report a case of hypopigmented mycosis fungoides in an eight-year-old girl who has responded favorably to narrowband-ultraviolet B therapy. The disease mimics several benign inflammatory skin conditions, hence, a high clinical suspicion is warranted in patients presenting with widespread hypopigmentation.