Is narrow-band ultraviolet B (nbUVB) phototherapy contraindicated or recommended with caution in patients with a personal history of melanoma?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Although it is challenging to be definitive, our current literature suggests that nbUVB does not increase the risk of melanoma or nonmelanoma skin cancer.Previous studies suggesting a possible increased risk with nbUVB included patients with a history of PUVA, which has been shown to increase risk. ...
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at Duke University I agree with Dr. @Nicholas that the literature is ...
I agree with Dr. @Nicholas that the literature is ...