Evaluation of a 1‐h exposure time to mechlorethamine in patients undergoing topical treatment

Summary Background Mechlorethamine is frequently used in the treatment of cutaneous lymphoma, but its application is limited in 30–80% of cases because of cutaneous intolerance. Reducing the concentration to avoid this side‐effect has been only modestly successful.

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