ABSTRACT
PUVA is an acronym for psoralen plus ultraviolet-A radiation. This form of photochemical therapy is commonly used in the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo, but it is also beneficial in other dermatologic diseases. An understanding of psoralen's mechanism of action and the unique properties of the various psoralen preparations is important in ensuring optimal results with this therapy.
Subject(s)
PUVA Therapy/methods , Psoriasis/drug therapy , Vitiligo/drug therapy , Humans , PUVA Therapy/adverse effects , Skin Diseases/drug therapyABSTRACT
A combined method of therapy for the routine management of herpes zoster in most all age groups is presented. The uniformly gratifying results of this treatment prompted this report. A total of 105 known cases of acute herpes zoster in which this regimen was employed during the past 15 years was analyzed in this study. Clinical observations before and after treatment are presented with discussion of clinical factors, treatment and conclusions.
