What is Psoralen-Ultraviolet A (PUVA)?
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Psoralens (methoxsalen) and Ultraviolet A Light (PUVA) is used in conjunction for the symptomatic control of severe disabling psoriasis; forrepigmentation of idiopathic vitiligo; and for palliative treatment of skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
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How do members experience Psoralen-Ultraviolet A (PUVA)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psoriasis | 138 | 1 | |
| Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma | 77 | 6 | |
| Prurigo nodularis | 1 | 0 | |
| Psoriatic plaques (scaly patches) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Basal cell skin cancer | 1 | |
| Burn | 1 | |
| Squamous cell skin cancer | 1 | |
| Sunburn | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 0 |
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