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To determine whether long-term treatment with crude coal tar and ultraviolet radiation increases the risk of skin cancer in patients with psoriasis.

August 1, 1981Archives of Dermatology

Skin Cancer in Patients With Psoriasis Treated With Coal Tar

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MPMark R. PittelkowMayo Clinic in Arizona

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A 25-year follow-up study reveals no appreciable increase in skin cancer among patients with psoriasis treated with coal tar and UV light, indicating the safety of the Goeckerman regimen.

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To determine whether long-term treatment with crude coal tar and ultraviolet radiation increases the risk of skin cancer in patients with psoriasis.
Completed a 25-year follow-up study of 280 patients with psoriasis hospitalized and treated with crude coal tar and ultraviolet radiation between 1950 and 1954 at the Mayo Clinic.
Skin cancer incidence was not appreciably increased above the expected rate for the general population.
The Goeckerman regimen of topical crude coal tar combined with ultraviolet radiation demonstrated minimal skin cancer risk.

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Mark R. Pittelkow (1981) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6ab3797f3550cfb2c045d506 https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.1981.01650080019020

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A 25-year follow-up study reveals no appreciable increase in skin cancer among patients with psoriasis treated with coal tar and UV light, indicating the safety of the Goeckerman regimen.

Skin Cancer in Patients With Psoriasis Treated With Coal Tar

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Skin Cancer in Patients With Psoriasis Treated With Coal Tar

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