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    GlossaryPsoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy (Photochemotherapy)

    combines a drug and UVA light to treat skin conditions

    Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy (PUVA) is a type of photochemotherapy used to treat various skin conditions, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and certain types of eczema. The treatment involves taking a drug called psoralen, which makes the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet A (UVA) light, followed by exposure to UVA light. This combination helps to slow down the excessive growth of skin cells and can reduce symptoms like itching and inflammation.

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      Photochemotherapy and Alopecia Areata

      research Photochemotherapy and Alopecia Areata

      10 citations, May 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Some people with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after a specific light and drug treatment.

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