Search

for
Search:

GlossaryPsoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy (PUVA)

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.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 588 results

Permanent Scalp Alopecia Related to Breast Cancer Chemotherapy by Sequential Fluorouracil/Epirubicin/Cyclophosphamide (FEC) and Docetaxel: A Prospective Study of 20 Patients

research Permanent Scalp Alopecia Related to Breast Cancer Chemotherapy by Sequential Fluorouracil/Epirubicin/Cyclophosphamide (FEC) and Docetaxel: A Prospective Study of 20 Patients

68 citations , May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology”

Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

research Successful Etanercept Therapy in Therapy-Refractory Acrodermatitis Continua Suppurativa Hallopeau

20 citations , May 2007 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Etanercept effectively treated a severe skin condition when other treatments failed.

research Panel Discussion: The Efficacy of Retinoids in the Treatment of Psoriasis

April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Retinoids help treat psoriasis effectively, but they can cause side effects and need more research on safe use with other treatments.

research Therapy of Alopecia: Psychological Impact and Treatments

January 2005 in “Farmaceutski glasnik”

Minoxidil and finasteride are key treatments for hair loss.

research Alopecia Areata: Diagnosis and Management

48 citations , May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition, treated based on severity, with half of patients regrowing hair within a year without treatment.

View more "puva" in research →

Community Join

0 / 0 results

— no results