Photochemotherapy

Psoralen photochemotherapy: See: PUVA.
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Photochemotherapy
Photochemotherapy is a treatment used most commonly for psoriasis. A person is given a light-sensitive]] drug called a psoralen either orally or topically and then exposed to an ultraviolet light source.

Photochemotherapy - In photochemotherapy, the person is given a light-sensitive drug (either applied to the skin or taken by mouth) and then exposed to an ultraviolet light source. Studies have shown conflicting results.

Photochemotherapy (Goeckerman and/or PUVA) for severe photoresponsive dermatosies requiring at least 4-8 hours of care under direct supervision of the physician (includes application of medication and dressings) (coal tar topical) (coal tar topical) ...

During photochemotherapy, you stand in a booth that contains light tubes that give off UV light. Goggles should be worn to protect your eyes during treatment. Men need to shield their genitals to avoid an increased risk of genital cancer.

Psoralen Photochemotherapy - Psoralen photochemotherapy (psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy, or PUVA) is probably the most beneficial treatment for vitiligo available in the United States.

Extracorporeal photochemotherapy with or without radiation therapy to all the skin on the body.
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Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy with PUVA. There is some evidence that long-term treatment for psoriasis and other skin conditions using UVA radiation (PUVA) may increase the risk for melanoma.

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Photochemotherapy, or psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA). Photochemotherapy involves taking a light-sensitizing medication (psoralen) before exposure to UVA light.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the therapeutic efficacy of narrowband (TL-01) UV-B phototherapy vs photochemotherapy (psoralen-UV-A [PUVA]) in patients with chronic plaque-type psoriasis.

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Photochemotherapy has been used extensively for vitiligo. This treatment combines a light-activated drug (psoralen) with ultraviolet A (UVA) irradiation (hence it is called PUVA).

Possibly the most effective method of treating vitiligo is through the use of Psoralen photochemotherapy.

Photochemotherapy (also known as PUVA). PUVA therapy has two steps: first, a medication called psoralen is either applied to the white patches of skin or taken orally; then, the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light, ...

The psoriasis component is treated with topical therapy, systemic medications, and photochemotherapy (psoralen plus UV light). Treatment is individualized and depends on the size and location of psoriasis plaques. Immunosuppressive drugs (e.g.

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Other drug therapy may include photochemotherapy with methoxsalen and ultraviolet light, dermatomucosal agents such as anthralin, antibiotics for bacterial infections, and antifungal agents for fungal infections.

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and sun exposure, was reported to hasten recovery in people with vitiligo, compared to using methoxsalen and sun exposure alone. [Bedi KL, Zutshi U, Chopra CL, Amla V. Picrorhiza kurroa, an Ayurvedic herb, may potentiate photochemotherapy in vitiligo.

Photochemotherapy (psoralen combined with UVA radiation) is also effective, but increases the risk of skin cancer. Alfacept, which interferes with T-cell (see immunity) activation, is effective in many patients with moderate to severe psoriasis.

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