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Sunscreens and PUVA.

Abstract

Sunscreening creams have been tested for their capacity to protect non-lesional skin in patients receiving 8-methoxypsoralen photochemotherapy (PUVA). Cosmetically acceptable preparations such as Contralum Ultra and RoC Total are effective UVA sunscreens which may reduce the risk of carcinogenesis. A simple test of efficacy is described.

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W S Douglas, R Railton, P N Newman. 1985. Sunscreens and PUVA.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4059080/

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