Photo(chemo)therapy in Dermatological Treatment

Czech version

Authors: K. Ettler
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika nemocí kožních a pohlavních LF UK a FN v Hradci Králové přednosta doc. MUDr. Karel Ettler, CSc.
Published in: Čes-slov Derm, 80, 2005, No. 1, p. 5-10
Category: Reviews (Continuing Medical Education)

Overview

The author gives characteristics of distinct parts of the electromagnetic spectrum and their influence on the skin. Various phototherapeutical light sources, skin phototesting methods and preparation of the skin for phototherapy are described. Particular photothreapeutical methods, phototherapy indications and its side effects are included.

Key words:
phototherapy – PUVA – PDT – side effects

Labels

Dermatology & STDs Paediatric dermatology & STDs

Mycophenolate Mofetil in the Treatment of Some Skin Diseases

Cutaneous Alternariosis – a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Problem

Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis

Possibilities of High Frequency Ultrasound Use in Dermatology

Article was published in

Czech-Slovak Dermatology

2005 Issue 1