Understanding Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)

You didn’t choose to have CTCL, but you and your DOCTOR can choose how to treat it

CTCL is not easy to identify. If you have questions about your skin condition, see your doctor right away. CTCL is often mistaken for eczema (a noncontagious inflammation of the skin, characterized chiefly by redness, itching, and the outbreak of lesions), psoriasis (a noncontagious inflammation of the skin characterized by recurring reddish patches covered with silvery scales), or other types of dermatitis (inflammation of the skin, resulting from a wide variety of causes). Look into the symptoms of CTCL. Find out what to look for. Remember that individual symptoms may vary.

If your doctor says you have CTCL, you also have choices, such as:

• How active a role to play in your care
• How to manage your condition
• Possible treatment options

Find out more about CTCL, a rare skin condition.

Only your doctor can diagnose CTCL.

Once you have a diagnosis of CTCL, get to know some of your treatment options.

Resources are available to help people with CTCL. Learn more about support and resources.