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The normal range in diagnostic phototesting.

B L Diffey1, P M Farr

  • 1Regional Medical Physics Department, Dryburn Hospital, Durham, U.K.

The British Journal of Dermatology
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Researchers found a strong link between minimal erythema doses (MED) for UVB and UVA radiation in normal subjects. Some individuals may have normal MEDs for both UV types, yet still exhibit photosensitivity due to their specific combination.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Photobiology
  • Human Physiology

Background:

  • UVB and UVA radiation are known to cause skin erythema.
  • Individual responses to UV radiation vary significantly.
  • Understanding normal UV tolerance is crucial for diagnosing photosensitivity disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between minimal erythema doses (MED) for UVB and UVA radiation in a normal population.
  • To determine if specific combinations of UVB and UVA MEDs, even within normal ranges, can indicate abnormal photosensitivity.

Main Methods:

  • Measured minimal erythema doses (MED) to UVB and UVA radiation in 254 healthy individuals.
  • Utilized bivariate correlation analysis to assess the relationship between UVB and UVA MEDs.

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  • Calculated the probability of observed UVB and UVA MED combinations occurring in normal subjects.

    • Main Results:

    • A strong positive correlation was observed between UVB MED and UVA MED.
    • Identified instances where subjects had normal UVB and UVA MEDs individually.
    • These specific combinations, however, were statistically more likely to indicate abnormal photosensitivity.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights a significant correlation between UVB and UVA MEDs in normal individuals.
    • Normal individual MEDs for both UVB and UVA do not exclude the possibility of photosensitivity.
    • The specific combination of UVB and UVA MEDs is a critical factor in assessing photosensitivity.