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A case of pediatric lymphomatoid papulosis treated with photodynamic therapy and narrowband ultraviolet B
Author(s) -
Snider Sam,
Costello Collin M.,
Ederaine Sophia,
BeschStokes Jake,
Severson Kevin J.,
DiCaudo David J.,
Pittelkow Mark R.,
Mangold Aaron R.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.14244
Subject(s) - medicine , photodynamic therapy , dermatology , lymphomatoid papulosis , forearm , ultraviolet b , surgery , mycosis fungoides , chemistry , organic chemistry , lymphoma
We report a case of a 13‐year‐old boy with extensive lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) involving his elbows, forearms, proximal thighs, and right hip, with treatment‐resistant nodules on his right forearm. He was treated with full‐body narrowband ultraviolet B and targeted photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 20% aminolevulinic acid (ALA). After two months, there was complete resolution of the right forearm nodules. Due to its minimal toxicity, PDT offers unique advantages and may be considered for pediatric LyP patients with symptomatic, localized disease resistant to conventional treatments.