P.U.V.A.- Photochemotherapy of psoriasis with oral 8: Methoxypsoralen and long wave ultra violet radiation

The incidence, aetiology and clinical features of psoriasis are, reviewed. The author discusses P.U.V.A., a treatment which combines the use of 8-MOP and long wave ultra violet radiation. Some encouraging results have been noted in a one-year trial at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Elizabeth S. McMullan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1981-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/770