Primary Article

Photochemotherapy: Dermatologic Uses

Authors: HENRY H. ROENIGK Jr. MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Photochemotherapy is a new concept in treating selected skin disease. Psoralens taken orally two hours before high-intensity UVA radiation results in clinical clearing of psoriasis, mycosis fungoides, vitiligo, and atopic eczema. The results of two large cooperative studies in the treatment of psoriasis presented similar results.

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