Use of narrowband-UVB phototherapy as long-term treatment of urticaria pigmentosa: a case series.
Carli Tucci, Zasca-Aisha Ristianto, Elisabeth G Richard et al.
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Case in brief
Three adult patients with long-standing urticaria pigmentosa (UP) were treated with narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy. All patients experienced clinical improvement, with resolution of pruritus and enhanced appearance of lesions in two cases. The treatment was well tolerated, with only mild, transient erythema reported as an adverse effect.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Narrowband UVB phototherapy may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for patients with urticaria pigmentosa, especially those unresponsive to conventional therapies.