Dermatology

                                                                                                                       Robert M Rosen, D. O.

 

Inexpensive home ultraviolet treatment for hand rashes

There has been a strong, in-the-office treatment for severe hand eczema, rash, allergy or psoriasis for years called PUVA. What is not widely known is that a unit can be purchased for home use (without the pills used in PUVA treatment). This costs under $150.

These were not manufactured for hand rash treatments, but I have been using them in my practice, without any harmful effects I am aware of, for years. They are not meant to be used by anyone who is on any medication that causes sun or light sensitivity.

These can be purchased from my office. They are not usually covered by medical insurance.