title: Effect of topical solvents on ultraviolet B erythema.
abstract: The skin of subjects was pretreated with 3 solvents, normal saline, 95% ethanol and diethylether. No significant difference in erythemal sensitivity to UVB was demonstrated for any of the solvents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Dryburn Hospital, Durham, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Langtry
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Schauberger
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Diffey
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000431:Ethanol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D004986:Ether / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D012997:Solvents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy
chemical_list: D012997:Solvents; D004986:Ether; D000431:Ethanol; D012965:Sodium Chloride