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Role of phototherapy in the era of biologics.
- Source :
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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology [J Am Acad Dermatol] 2021 Feb; Vol. 84 (2), pp. 479-485. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 24. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Phototherapy is a safe and effective treatment for many dermatologic conditions. With the advent of novel biologics and small molecule inhibitors, it is important to critically evaluate the role of phototherapy in dermatology. Surveys have shown that many dermatology residency programs do not dedicate time to teaching residents how to prescribe or administer phototherapy. Limitations of phototherapy include access to a center, time required for treatments, and insurance approval. Home phototherapy, a viable option, is also underused. However, it should be emphasized that modern phototherapy has been in use for over 40 years, has an excellent safety profile, and does not require laboratory monitoring. It can be safely combined with many other treatment modalities, including biologics and small molecule inhibitors. In addition, phototherapy costs significantly less than these novel agents. Dermatologists are the only group of physicians who have the expertise and proper training to deliver this treatment modality to our patients. Therefore, to continue to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care, it is imperative that phototherapy be maintained as an integral part of the dermatology treatment armamentarium.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Biological Factors economics
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Dermatology economics
Dermatology history
Dermatology methods
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Humans
Phototherapy adverse effects
Phototherapy economics
Phototherapy history
Practice Patterns, Physicians' economics
Practice Patterns, Physicians' history
Skin Diseases economics
Treatment Outcome
Biological Factors therapeutic use
Dermatology trends
Phototherapy trends
Practice Patterns, Physicians' trends
Skin Diseases drug therapy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1097-6787
- Volume :
- 84
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32339702
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2020.04.095