| Sumario: | Sezary syndrome is the leukemic form of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It is an aggressive disease, with the lowest reported median survival of all cutaneous lymphomas. Patients with Sezary syndrome live with the awareness that they are suffering from an incurable disease. Having to cope daily with extensive skin care regimens, these patients can benefit tremendously from the expertise of dermatology nurses, who can teach them skin self-care and who are aware of the psychologic impact of this disease. The symptoms, treatments, and emotional distress related to Sezary syndrome are summarized.
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