Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy
Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy is a type of Photodynamic Therapy used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and skin nodules of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
Description
Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy is a type of Photodynamic Therapy used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and skin nodules of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. The PATIENT receives psoralen (a drug that becomes active when it is exposed to light) by mouth or applied to the skin, followed by ultraviolet A radiation.
For further information on Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy, see the National Cancer Institute website.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Short name | PUVA |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy |
| Attribute | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy |
| Data Element | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY (REGISTRATION) | references in description Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy |
| Attribute | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY FOR REGISTRATION | references in description Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy | references in description Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Therapy |
