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PUVA therapy
T N Helm1, J W Dijkstra, R J Ferrara
1Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
American Family Physician
|March 1, 1991
Abstract:
PUVA is an acronym for psoralen plus ultraviolet-A radiation. This form of photochemical therapy is commonly used in the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo, but it is also beneficial in other dermatologic diseases. An understanding of psoralen's mechanism of action and the unique properties of the various psoralen preparations is important in ensuring optimal results with this therapy.