GVHD and the role of the dermatol...

GVHD and the role of the dermatologist

Graft vs. Host Discussion by Graft vs. Host Discussion

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As the largest organ in the body, the skin is commonly impacted by graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). What are the treatment approaches to manage GVHD of the skin?

Our host, Dr. Gizelle Popradi, is joined by Dr. Ivan Litvinov, a dermatologist with the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, to discuss this topic and more.

In this episode, Dr. Litvinov introduces the role of dermatologists and their importance on the stem cell transplant team in the initial assessment and follow-up of patients with GVHD, particularly those taking photosensitizing medications. The varying manifestations and severity of skin GVHD are also discussed, including  ... 

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Keywords
chronic graft versus host diseasecgvhdgvhdhematologygraft-versus-host diseasedermatologyskineczemalichen planusphototherapy