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Ultraviolet phototherapy for cutaneous diseases: a concise review
1University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Oral Diseases
|October 15, 2015
Summary
Ultraviolet (UV) phototherapy is a cost-effective dermatology treatment for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It offers a safe and effective therapeutic option with a generally mild side-effect profile.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Photomedicine
Background:
- Phototherapy utilizes non-ionizing radiation, mainly ultraviolet (UV) light, for disease treatment.
- UV phototherapy is a well-established, economical, and frequently chosen dermatological treatment for common skin ailments.
- It remains a viable option despite the availability of advanced biologic therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide foundational information on UV phototherapy as a therapeutic modality.
- To detail the application of UVA, UVB, and PUVA in treating various skin and oral conditions.
- To outline practical aspects and potential side effects associated with phototherapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of established phototherapy protocols.
- Description of ultraviolet radiation types (UVA, UVB, PUVA).
- Discussion of clinical applications in dermatology.
Main Results:
- Phototherapy is effective for conditions including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), vitiligo, and morphea.
- The treatment involves specific types of UV radiation (UVA, UVB, PUVA).
- Practical considerations and side effects are manageable.
Conclusions:
- Phototherapy is an effective treatment for numerous dermatological conditions.
- It presents a relatively benign side-effect profile.
- UV phototherapy remains a valuable therapeutic option in dermatology.
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