PUVA therapy of chronic actinic dermatitis

Br J Dermatol. 1985 Aug;113(2):157-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1985.tb02058.x.

Abstract

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).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Betamethasone Valerate / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • PUVA Therapy*
  • Photochemotherapy*
  • Photosensitivity Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Betamethasone Valerate
  • Hydrocortisone