When the treatment is combined with a medication called psoralen, the patient’s body becomes more sensitive to light. This is known as PUVA. Once you reach the hospital or treatment centre, your ...

Non-ionizing Radiation: Oral and Topical PUVA. Non-ionizing UVA and UVB radiation (broadband and narrowband) has been used in a variety of ways in the treatment of chronic hand dermatitis.

Other options in therapy include topical corticosteroids, psoralen plus exposure to ultraviolet A radiation (PUVA), tar, and vitamin D3 analogues. Empiric treatment for streptococcal infection and ...