Table 2.

Key roles for dermatologists on the multidisciplinary team for the treatment of patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)

Knowledge of current topical and systemic therapies for CTCL to provide recommendations

Knowledge and use of TNMB classification and staging system

Performance of frequent skin examinations (including establishment of mSWAT scores) to monitor response to treatments and toxicities

Evaluation and treatment of pruritus

Evaluation and treatment of skin infections and colonization

Coordination of and recommendations for wound care

TNMB, tumour, lymph node, visceral organs, peripheral blood; mSWAT, modified Severity Weighted Assessment Tool.