Patients who receive psoralen and ultraviolet A radiation (PUVA) for the treatment of skin disorders are at increased risk for the development of skin cancer.

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PUVA therapy has been associated with an increased risk of skin cancer, particularly squamous cell carcinoma, due to the DNA damage caused by the combination of psoralen and UVA radiation.

Patients Who Receive Psoralen and Ultraviolet a Radiation (PUVA) for the Treatment