[Phototherapy in dermatology].
Treatment of some skin diseases by exposure to ultraviolet radiation is presented. Phototherapy including radiation of different lenghts of waves has been used in medicine for along period of time, it also plays an importaint role in modern dermatology. The study presents the modern methods of phototherapy and photochemiotherapy as well as history, indications, contraindications and side effects of phototherapy.
Trzmiel
Dorota
D
Katedra i Klinika Dermatologii, Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej, Katowice. dtrzmiel@slam.katowice.pl
Brzezińska-Wcisło
Ligia
L
Krauze
Ewa
E
Lis-Swiety
Anna
A
D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000379:methods; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000379:methods*