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This review aims to summarize the existing literature on phototherapy dosing and treatment outcomes for pediatric patients with hypopigmented mycosis fungoides.

April 1, 2026Dermatology Research and PracticeOpen Access

Pediatric Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides: A Narrative Literature Review of Phototherapy Dosing Regimens

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SMSarah MuirJohn Sealy Hospital SFShangyi FuBaylor College of Medicine SKSarah KesariaJohn Sealy Hospital

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Narrative literature review explores phototherapy outcomes in children with hypopigmented mycosis fungoides, indicating treatment gaps.

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This review aims to summarize the existing literature on phototherapy dosing and treatment outcomes for pediatric patients with hypopigmented mycosis fungoides.
Conducted a narrative literature review using the PubMed database
Analyzed 12 relevant studies focusing on phototherapy treatments
Included data on 285 pediatric patients with hypopigmented mycosis fungoides
Median age of patients ranged from 5 to 18 years
61% of children achieved complete remission with NB-UVB, while 29% achieved partial remission with PUVA
Relapse rates were 44% for NB-UVB and 63% for PUVA
Average cumulative doses were approximately 60.31 J/cm^2 for NB-UVB and 62.3 J/cm^2 for PUVA
Patients tolerated NB-UVB well with minimal adverse effects reported.

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Muir et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7ab35652765b073a80e4 https://doi.org/10.1155/drp/8108113

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