Psoralen bath plus UV-A therapy. Possibilities and limitations.
1997
M Lüftl, and
K Degitz, and
G Plewig, and
M Röcken
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D011564
Furocoumarins
Polycyclic compounds consisting of a furan ring fused with coumarin. They commonly occur in PLANTS, especially UMBELLIFERAE and RUTACEAE, as well as PSORALEA.
Photochemotherapy using PSORALENS as the photosensitizing agent and ultraviolet light type A (UVA).
Psoralen Ultraviolet A Therapy,Therapy, PUVA,PUVA Therapies,Therapies, PUVA
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001494
Baths
The immersion or washing of the body or any of its parts in water or other medium for cleansing or medical treatment. It includes bathing for personal hygiene as well as for medical purposes with the addition of therapeutic agents, such as alkalines, antiseptics, oil, etc.
Bath
D012449
Safety
Freedom from exposure to danger and protection from the occurrence or risk of injury or loss. It suggests optimal precautions in the workplace, on the street, in the home, etc., and includes personal safety as well as the safety of property.
Safeties
D012871
Skin Diseases
Diseases involving the DERMIS or EPIDERMIS.
Dermatoses,Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders,Dermatosis,Skin Disease