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The treatment of severe atopic dermatitis in childhood with narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy

Timothy Clayton, S.M. Clark, Duncan L. Turner, V. Goulden

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2006 · 89 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

NB-UVB is an effective treatment for children with severe AD. Children with MEDs > 390 mJ/cm2 are more likely to clear. Further studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of NB-UVB and long-term safety in treating children with severe AD.

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