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Ultraviolet Light Therapy for Psoriasis
Archives of Dermatology, 1975To the Editor.— In the April 1974 issue of theArchives, Drs. Stern and Kihiczak reported the results of their attempts to determine the action spectrum of ultraviolet light-induced clearing of psoriasis (109:502, 1974). Using a xenon arc solar simulator and a cold quartz lamp, the authors compared the clearing of psoriatic plaques that occurred after ...
Lewis Tanenbaum +2 more
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2008
Natural sunlight’s beneficial effect on psoriasis has been long known. This observation led over the past century to the utilization of artificial light sources for the treatment of psoriasis. For over seven decades, phototherapy using artificial ultraviolet light has been an established standard in the treatment of psoriasis.
Rahat S. Azfar, Abby S. Van Voorhees
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Natural sunlight’s beneficial effect on psoriasis has been long known. This observation led over the past century to the utilization of artificial light sources for the treatment of psoriasis. For over seven decades, phototherapy using artificial ultraviolet light has been an established standard in the treatment of psoriasis.
Rahat S. Azfar, Abby S. Van Voorhees
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Alternative Strategy to Optimize Cerium Oxide for Enhanced X-ray-Induced Photodynamic Therapy.
ACS Nano, 2022The emergence of X-ray-induced photodynamic therapy (X-PDT) holds tremendous promise for clinical deep-penetrating cancer therapy. However, the clinical application of X-PDT in cancer treatment is still limited due to the hypoxic property of cancerous ...
Shikai Liu +9 more
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A Review of Ultraviolet Radiation Therapy
Physiotherapy, 1991Summary: Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has been used for many years in the treatment of both skin diseases and wounds. Much work has been carried out to evaluate its effects in disease. This review considers the physiological effects, hazards and efficacy of UVR for a variety of skin conditions.
Cecily Partridge, Sheila Kitchen
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Bath psoralen‐ultraviolet A therapy in atopic eczema
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2000AbstractAims To evaluate the efficacy of bath psoralen‐ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy in severe cases of atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults using the extended Six Area, Six Sign Atopic Dermatitis (SASSAD) score.Methods Thirty‐five adult subjects with severe AD underwent bath PUVA therapy for a maximum of 30 sessions ranging from one to three times a week ...
H. van Weelden, Wja De Kort
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Ultraviolet Light Therapy for Psoriasis-Reply
Archives of Dermatology, 1975To the Editor.— I want to thank Drs. Tanenbaum, Pathak, and Parrish for their comments. There are, however, certain statements with which I take issue. In the first place, the definition of minimal erythemal dose (MED) refers to erythemogenic irradiation, not to the UVA spectrum.
George Kihiczak, William K. Stern
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Ultraviolet light therapy in atopic dermatitis.
Acta dermato-venereologica. Supplementum, 1985In 1979-1981, 107 patients with atopic dermatitis were treated with Psorilux 9050 emitting 1.24 mW/cm2 at 280-315 nm and 7.33 mW/cm2 at 315-400 nm. Half of the patients received one treatment course, 20% 2-3 courses, and one third more than 3 treatment courses.
Hannuksela M +5 more
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The place of ultraviolet therapy in the management of psoriasis
British Journal of Healthcare Management, 2021Gemma Harris provides an overview of common treatments for psoriasis and discusses whether ultraviolet therapy still has a place in the management of this condition.
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Ultraviolet Skin Marking in Radiation Therapy
The British Journal of Radiology, 1961The purpose of this communication is to bring to the attention of radiologists a method of marking skin portals in radiation therapy aesthetically. The common practice of using visible, indelible inks, surface dyes and by tattoo, presents a problem to most patients who become self-conscious when markings are on exposed parts of the body or distasteful ...
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Psoralen and Ultraviolet A Light Therapy for Psoriasis
New England Journal of Medicine, 2007A 52-year-old man with psoriasis seeks treatment for his skin condition. Treatment with psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) is recommended.
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