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How effective is phototherapy treatment for pityriasis lichenoides chronica on african americans?
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Pityriasis lichenoid: It is difficult to treat but I have had some caucasian patients that have responded to phototherapy for this condition. Since black skin contains a spf of about 12 the dose of the light would need to be adjusted. It is a relatively benign treatment so it is worth a trial.
Answered 3/16/2014
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