Side Effects and Complications
Some patients experience nausea and itching after ingesting the psoralen compound. For these patients PUVA bath therapy may be a good option.
Long term use of PUVA therapy has been associated with higher rates of skin cancer.
The most significant complication of PUVA therapy for psoriasis is squamous cell skin cancer.
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