PUVA treatment (UVA and psoralen)
Description
PUVA is UVA (ultraviolet light A) combined with the medication psoralen to treat psoriasis. Psoralen can be applied topically or taken as a pill. UVA alone is not effective. PUVA works the best on gutate psoriasis, stable plaque psoriasis, and psoriasis involving the soles of the feet and palms of the hands.
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Common Complications
The most common side effects are nausea, itching, and redness.These side effects usually resolve with further treatments.
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