title: [Incoherent light in dermatology].
abstract: In the everyday practice of dermatology, we encounter light in many ways. The biological and physical interactions between light and skin make light a potent diagnostic and therapeutic tool when well directed. This contribution intends to illuminate the possible uses of light-emitting diodes and high-energy flashlamps in dermatology. Both sources of light have only recently been employed in dermatology and in addition to broadband ultraviolet (UV) light sources, high-pressure gas discharge lamps, and halogen lamps enrich the armamentarium of incoherent light sources.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93042 Regensburg. philipp.babilas@klinik.uni-regensburg.de
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Babilas
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schreml
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Landthaler
authors.forename: R-M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Szeimies
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*