June 2021: Dr. Oleg Akilov provides an overview of mycosis fungoides. (Click on SHOW MORE for timestamp links to questions)
Clinician:
Oleg Akilov, MD, PhD
University of Pittsburgh
Timestamps
00:34:14 Is there any evidence for dietary or nutritional elements that can slow down or controlling mycosis fungoides?
00:36:48 What are the life expectancy for stages such as stage 1b?
00:38:35 My son is 16 and has stage 1a. He is using UVB and nitrogen mustard therapy. Will this be a life long treatment or can this go into complete remission permanently?
00:40:35 Is it common for other skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis to show up in MF patients?
00:42:30 Is it safe to have the shingles vaccine, osteoporosis infusions or the COVID vaccine if I have MF?
00:46:44 My dermatologist says that I only need light therapy at this time, is that right or should I be seen by a specialist or an oncologist? Will my skin ever clear up?
00:52:03 Is there any possible connection between MF and tattoos?
00:52:40 I have had 10 years of controlled patch outbreaks using UVB and lotion, and now have my first large plaque. My doctor shrugged it off, is this a progression?
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