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Phototherapy and PUVA photochemotherapy in children.
The use of phototherapy and photochemotherapy in children has been limited due to concerns over their long-term carcinogenic potential. Furthermore, the method of administration is disconcerting to some children, particularly as phototherapy treatment units are seldom rendered 'child-friendly'. Despite these reservations, ultra-violet therapies can be useful treatment options for children with ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0975-1572
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10011-1033