UVB therapy of pityriasis lichenoides – our experience with 29 patients

Background  Pityriasis lichenoides comprises a clinical and pathological spectrum of disorders. So far no highly effective treatment has been reported. Previous small studies have suggested that ultraviolet B (UVB) is a good alternative.

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