Multiple keratoses and squamous carcinoma after PUVA treatment of vitiligo

Authors: BUCKLEY, D.A.1; ROGERS, S.1

Source: Clinical & Experimental Dermatology, Volume 21, Number 1, January 1996 , pp. 43-45(3)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

PUVA is known to be carcinogenic when used in the treatment of psoriasis. To date skin cancer has not been demonstrated after PUVA treatment of vitiligo. We report a patient in whom multiple squamous cell carcinomata and keratoses developed in vitiligo areas after a prolonged course of PUVA.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.1996.d01-171.x

Affiliations: 1: City of Dublin Skin and Cancer Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

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