Lenticular psoralen photoproducts and cataracts of a PUVA-treated psoriatic patient

Arch Dermatol. 1985 Oct;121(10):1307-8.

Abstract

Psoralen photoproducts were identified in association with cataracts in a psoriatic patient several years after oral methoxsalen plus ultraviolet A light (PUVA) therapy. Patients should be required to wear adequate optical protection not only during PUVA therapy but 24 hours following ingestion of methoxsalen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cataract / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Lens, Crystalline / analysis
  • Male
  • Methoxsalen / adverse effects*
  • PUVA Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Photochemotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects

Substances

  • Methoxsalen