July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that high-dose UVA-1 therapy appeared to improve both patient-reported outcomes and objective clinical measures in patients with morphea and systemic sclerosis, supporting its potential efficacy for treating scleroderma.
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March 2009 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that a combination therapy of oral corticosteroid and oral PUVA led to scalp hair regrowth in patients with intractable alopecia totalis and universalis within two months.
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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” In this study, combination therapy with cyclosporine and PUVA for severe alopecia areata resulted in a majority of patients showing only fair to poor responses, though some improvements were noted.
January 1985 in “Clinical research” This study found that topical alpha-terthienyl combined with UVA radiation rapidly induced dose-dependent cutaneous photosensitization in guinea pigs, suggesting potential for photochemotherapy in skin disorders without future carcinogenic risks.
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the safety of dermatological medications used during pregnancy, highlighting that retinoids have strong teratogenic risks and should be used with caution; it reports no new clinical results.