[Usefulness of ultraviolet radiation in dermatological treatment].
Ultraviolet radiation causes a complex cascade of changes resulting in suppression of immune reactions. The anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties are widely used in treatment of many dermatoses. Currently applied phototherapy methods are presented in this paper. The knowledge of the UV mechanisms, phototherapy schedules, appropriate indications and restrictions allows to achieve better therapeutic results and decreases the risk of side effects.
Woźniacka
Anna
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Katedra i Klinika Dermatologii i Wenerologii Uniwersytetu Medycznego, 94-017 Łódź ul. Krzemieniecka 5. wozniacka@bmp.net.pl
Lesiak
Aleksandra
A
Sysa-Jedrzejowska
Anna
A
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000528:radiation effects; D007108:Immune Tolerance / Q000528:radiation effects; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods