title: PUVA therapy.
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.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: T N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Helm
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Dijkstra
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Ferrara
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Glanz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000188:drug therapy*