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[Plaque-phase mycosis fungoides treated with photodynamic therapy: results from 12 patients]
M Fernández-Guarino1, A Harto, B Pérez-García
1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, España. montsefdez@msn.com
Background:
Recent years have seen an increase in the off-label use of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of a variety of skin diseases. Plaque-phase mycosis fungoides is among the most promising possibilities for the use of this treatment.
Objectives:
To evaluate the treatment of plaque-phase mycosis fungoides with photodynamic therapy and compare the results obtained using fluorescence photography.
Materials And Methods:
We performed a prospective, descriptive, observational study. Twelve patients with 24 lesions were treated with topical methyl aminolevulinate (MAL) under an occlusive dressing for 3 h, followed by 8 min of red light (630 nm, 37 J/cm2; Aktilite).
Results:
Six patients had a complete response, 5 a partial response, and 1 did not respond to treatment. A mean of 5.7 sessions was applied and no side effects were reported. Treatment tolerance was excellent.
Conclusions:
Photodynamic therapy with MAL appears to be a good treatment option for patients with plaque-phase mycosis fungoides with a small number of lesions.
