What skin conditions is Hand and/or Foot Immersion PUVA Treatment prescribed for?
Hand and/or Foot Immersion PUVA treatment is prescribed for psoriasis or eczema that is affecting the hands and/or the feet. Where is the treatment carried out? In the PUVA unit, an out-patient department located in the basement corridor, opposite pharmacy, Victoria Wing, at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The unit is open from 8.30 am to 12.00 noon and 12.45 pm to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday. The telephone number for the PUVA unit is (0191) 2824214. When will I attend? You will usually have treatment twice a week either on a Monday and a Thursday or a Tuesday and Friday because it takes three days for the effects of your previous treatment to be seen. Appointments are pre-arranged and a course of treatment will usually last 7-8 weeks. If you fail to attend for treatment on three consecutive treatment days without informing a nurse you will be discharged to the care of your GP. How will the treatment be carried out? On treatment days: • At home do not use emollients prior to attending for
