title: Dose measurement in PUVA therapy.
abstract: The dose emitted by the fluorescent tubes used in PUVA therapy is not constant: it varies in function of time, age of the lamps, and several other factors. Exact knowledge of the dose given to the patient requires continuous measurement and integration of the UV-A output.
mesh_terms: D011564:Furocoumarins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
chemical_list: D011564:Furocoumarins