title: [Ultraviolet in dermatology: spectra--instruments--possibilities].
abstract: Following an historical review on the development of UV therapy, the clinical, histological and molecular changes in human skin by treatment with UV-B, UV-A and PUVA are discussed. Low- and high-pressure mercury arc lamps, with and without filtering, are produced by several manufacturers and are available for UV therapy. Practical hints and rules for treatment are given.
mesh_terms: D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000379:methods; D010915:Pityriasis / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000532:radiotherapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: UV in der Dermatologie: Spektren--Geräte--Möglichkeiten.