Korean J Dermatol.
1982 Jun;20(3):413-417.
PUVA Therapy of Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica
Abstract
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Pityriasis lichenoides chronica is characterized by unknown etiology, chronicity and by being essentially asymptomatic and refractory to therapy. Nine patients with pityriasis lichenoides chronica were treated with orally administrated 8-Methoxypsoralen and UVA irradiation(PUVA Therapy). After S-45 PUVA treatments, lesions were completely cleared.