PUVA therapy

PUVA therapy is a treatment for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, combining a drug called psoralen with exposure to controlled ultraviolet A (UVA) light. Psoralen makes the skin more sensitive to UVA, allowing the light to slow down skin cell growth and reduce inflammation. The process involves applying psoralen either by mouth or topically, then exposing the skin to UVA in a controlled setting. This targeted approach can improve symptoms, but it requires careful monitoring to minimize risks like skin aging or increased cancer risk. PUVA is typically used when other treatments haven't been effective.