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PUVA THERAPY OF CHRONIC ACTINIC DERMATITIS

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1988
SummaryA modified PUVA regime was used to treat five men with long‐standing chronic actinic dermatitis. They are all now symptom free on monthly maintenance PUVA therapy and no longer react abnormally to ultra‐violet radiation, with consequent improvement of their quality of life.
S E, Sinclair, C, Hindson
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PUVA therapy of chronic actinic dermatitis

British Journal of Dermatology, 1985
Four men with long-standing chronic actinic dermatitis were treated with a modified PUVA regime which initially included generalized applications of topical steroids given immediately after PUVA exposure. All patients are now free of rash, no longer need protection from UV radiation, and are being maintained on twice monthly PUVA therapy (IO J/cm2).
C, Hindson, J, Spiro, A, Downey
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Melanocyte changes following PUVA therapy

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1979
The effect of psoralens and long-wave ultraviolet light (PUVA) therapy on human melanocytes was studied at the ultrastructural level. The results demonstrate an increase in the number of melanocytes, a change in their location, and an increase in the size of the melanosomes.
A S, Zelickson, J H, Mottaz, S A, Muller
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PUVA therapy of diffuse granuloma annulare

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1988
3 cas de granulome annulaire diffus interessant 20 a 40% de la surface corporelle et de duree variable ont ete traites par la PUVAtherapie.
T C, Hindson, J G, Spiro, H, Cochrane
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Autografting and PUVA A Combination Therapy for Vitiligo

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, 1992
A novel approach to the management of vitiligo is described using a combination of epidermal autografts transplanted into the depigmented areas and psoralen‐ultraviolet‐A (PUVA) therapy. Epidermal autografts can be obtained rapidly and in large numbers using a device that combines the synergistic effects of suction and heat on the skin.
J W, Skouge, W L, Morison, R V, Diwan, S, Rotter   +3 more
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Bullous Pemphigoid Induced by PUVA Therapy

Dermatology, 2009
An 80-year-old psoriatic patient developed a blistering eruption during oral PUVA therapy. The diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid (BP) was established by routine histopathology, which demonstrated subepidermal blistering, and direct immunofluorescence, which revealed linear deposits of IgG, IgM and C, along the basement membrane zone.
S, Perl, K, Rappersberger, D, Födinger, B, Anegg, H, Hönigsmann, B, Ortel   +5 more
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Livedoid vasculitis responding to PUVA therapy

International Journal of Dermatology, 2001
AbstractBackground  Livedoid vasculitis is a chronic disorder manifested as recurrent, painful, reticulated, and ulcerative lesions of the legs, which result in ivory atrophic scars with peripheral telangiectasia and hyperpigmentation. Its etiology remains obscure and therapy is difficult.
J H, Lee, H J, Choi, S M, Kim, S K, Hann, Y K, Park   +4 more
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Onycholysis occurring during PUVA therapy

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1979
Summary A patient with mycosis fungoides developed onycholysis of all finger nails during photo-chemotherapy (PUVA). After shielding of the nails during UVA exposure normal regrowth was observed. Photo-onycholysis has been recognized for many years as a possible sequel to cutaneous photosensitization complicating therapy with ...
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PUVA, Etretinate, and PUVA-Etretinate Therapy for Pustulosis Palmoplantaris

Archives of Dermatology, 1987
Thirty patients with severe pustulosis palmoplantaris completed a placebo-controlled comparative trial. Patients were randomly allocated to placebo or etretinate therapy; after two weeks, psoralen plus long-wave ultraviolet light (PUVA) treatment was instituted on one hand or foot, while the other hand or foot served as an untreated control.
K, Rosén, H, Mobacken, G, Swanbeck
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Phototherapy and Puva Therapy

1988
By common usage phototherapy has come to mean the treatment of disease by ultraviolet (UV) or visible radiation either alone or with an added chemical. In dermatology phototherapy is generally restricted to describe treatment of skin disease with UV-B (290–320 nm) and the added chemicals are topically applied coal tar or anthralin.
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