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D De Argila1, J Aguilera2, J Sánchez1
1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario La Princesa, Madrid, España.
Abstract:
Photodermatoses are skin conditions that are induced or exacerbated by electromagnetic radiation (including visible light, UV light, and infrared radiation) from the sun or artificial light sources. In Part 1 of this series we review current understanding of the pathophysiology of these processes and their classification. We also discuss technical aspects and the basic physics of photobiology and describe the equipment required for photobiologic testing and calibration (light sources and measurement instruments).
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