Sunscreens and PUVA.
Sunscreening creams have been tested for their capacity to protect non-lesional skin in patients receiving 8-methoxypsoralen photochemotherapy (PUVA). Cosmetically acceptable preparations such as Contralum Ultra and RoC Total are effective UVA sunscreens which may reduce the risk of carcinogenesis. A simple test of efficacy is described.
D004890:Erythema / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008730:Methoxsalen; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013056:Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
D013473:Sunscreening Agents; D008730:Methoxsalen