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What are some risks of phototherapy for atopic dermatitis?
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Skin cancer; aging: Puva is a last resort therapy for patients with atopic dermatitis; most can be controlled and treated with other methods, and puva treatments increase the risk that a patient will develop skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. Short term adverse effects may include redness, itching and changes in skin color.
Answered 7/1/2012
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