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Ultraviolet therapy in lupus.

T P Millard1, J L Hawk

  • 1Department of Photobiology, St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. thomas.millard@kcl.ac.uk

Lupus
|April 24, 2001
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Ultraviolet (UV) therapy shows potential benefits for lupus erythematosus (LE), despite LE

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Photomedicine

Background:

  • Lupus erythematosus (LE) is characterized by heightened photosensitivity.
  • Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can exacerbate both skin and systemic disease activity in systemic LE (SLE).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the emerging role of UV therapy in managing lupus erythematosus.
  • To assess the potential benefits of phototherapy for cutaneous and systemic LE.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on phototherapy in lupus erythematosus.
  • Analysis of reported outcomes and proposed mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Several studies indicate potential therapeutic benefits of UVR exposure in LE.
  • Phototherapy may be beneficial for both cutaneous and systemic forms of lupus erythematosus.

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Conclusions:

  • UV therapy is increasingly considered for LE treatment, alongside other photodermatoses.
  • Further research is needed to confirm efficacy and elucidate the mechanisms of UV phototherapy in LE.