SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on PUVA Vitiligo Treatment: Frequently Aske...  Jul 9, 2009 is PUVA or photochemotherapy ... Improved efficacy of PUVA in combination with topical Calcipotriol and minoxidil has been reported ... The management of vitiligo with oral Khellin (instead of psoralens) and UVA was found to be as effective as PUVA therapy with fewer internal side effects and less photo toxicity. (Suite101.com) Lesions from Grover's disease last 6-12 months  Jun 29, 2009 Other options include menthol or pramoxine lotions (anesthetic creams to reducing itching and pain), resinoids (vitamin A), oral corticosteroids, methotrexate and PUVA (ultraviolet A phototherapy) or ultraviolet-B exposure. It is also important to avoid excessive heat and sweating, as both may worsen symptoms. (Erie Times-News, PA) FDA Extends Review Timeline for STELARA(TM) (ustekinumab) Biologic License Application by Three Months  May 27, 2009 In Europe, STELARA is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who failed to respond to, or who have a contraindication to, or are intolerant to other systemic therapies including ciclosporin, methotrexate and PUVA (psoralen plus ultraviolet A light). Centocor discovered STELARA and has exclusive marketing rights to the product in the United States. (PR Newswire) Back to Health News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009