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[Extracorporeal photopheresis].

U Just¹, R Knobler

¹Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie AKH-Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Wien, Osterreich. ulrike.just@meduniwien.ac.at

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete

|April 9, 2009

Summary

Photopheresis, initially a dermatological treatment, is now used across many fields. Consulting a dermatologist experienced in photopheresis is crucial, even for non-skin conditions like graft-versus-host disease.

Area of Science:

Photomedicine and photobiology are foundational to dermatology.
Photopheresis utilizes light-based therapies.

Context:

Photopheresis originated in dermatology.
Its application has expanded to diverse medical disciplines.
Conditions like graft-versus-host disease and Crohn's disease are treated with photopheresis.

Purpose:

To highlight the expanding role of photopheresis beyond dermatology.
To emphasize the necessity of dermatological expertise in photopheresis application.

Summary:

Photopheresis, initially developed for dermatological conditions, is now a recognized treatment in various medical fields.
Despite its broader use, an experienced dermatologist should oversee its application, even for non-dermatological indications.
This includes conditions such as graft-versus-host disease and Crohn's disease.

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Ensures appropriate and effective use of photopheresis across disciplines.
Reinforces the importance of specialized dermatological knowledge in photomedicine.
Facilitates better patient outcomes through expert-guided photopheresis treatment.