Phototherapy in dermatology / Giulia Ganzetti, Anna Campanati, Annamaria Offidani, editors.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Preface; Chapter 1; The History of Phototherapy; Abstract; Heliotheraphy and Phototherapy: From the Antiquity to the Second World War; Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy in Dermatology; References; Chapter 2; Ultraviolet Light and Phototherapy; Abstract; Electromagnetic Spectrum and Ultraviolet Light; Photobiology and Photoimmunology; Oral Photochemotherapy (PUVA); Topical Photochemotherapy; Topical PUVA; Bath-PUVA; Ultraviolet A1 (UVA1) Phototherapy; Broadband UVB (BB-UVB); Narrow-Band UVB (NB-UVB); Home UVB Therapy; Targeted Phototherapy and Excimer Laser

Adverse Events of UVA TherapyAdverse Events of UVB Therapy; Phototherapy and Pregnancy; Phototherapy and Pediatric Use; General Considerations; Patient Education; References; Chapter 3; Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy for Psoriasis; Abstract; Introduction; Phototherapy/Photochemotherapy for Psoriasis; Mechanism of Action of Phototherapy/ Photochemotherapy in Psoriasis; 1. Alteration of Cytokine Profile; 2. Induction of Apoptosis; 3. Promotion of Immunosuppression; 4. Other Mechanisms; Phototherapy/Photochemotherapy Treatment Regimens; Broadband Ultraviolet UVB (BB-UVB); BB-UVB Efficacy

Narrowband UVB (NBUVB)NB-UVB Efficacy; Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet A (PUVA); PUVA Efficacy; Heliotherapy; Excimer Laser and Excimer Lamp: Targeted Phototherapy; Excimer Laser Efficacy; Contraindications and Precautions; Adverse Effects -- Safety; Special Population of Patients; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4; Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis; Abstract; Introduction; Mechanism of Action of Phototherapy/ Photochemotherapy in Atopic Dermatitis; Phototoxic Effect on T Lymphocytes; Action on the Epidermal Barrier Function; Antibacterial Properties; Action on Vitamin D

Phototherapy/Photochemotherapy Treatment RegimensBroadband UVB (BBUVB) (290-320 nm); Narrowband UVB (NBUVB) (311-313 nm); UVAB (280-400 nm); UVA and UVA1 (340-400 nm); Photochemotherapy; References; Chapter 5; Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy for Vitiligo; Abstract; Introduction; Phototherapy/Photochemotherapy for Vitiligo; Mechanism of Action of Phototherapy/ Photochemotherapy in Vitiligo; Phototherapy/Photochemotherapy Treatment Regimens; Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet a (PUVA); PUVA; Narrowband UVB (NBUVB); Narrowband UVB (NBUVB) Efficacy

Excimer Laser and Excimer Lamp: Targeted PhototherapyReferences; Chapter 6; Phototherapy and Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Abstract; Mycosis Fungoides and Sezary Syndrome: Epidemiology, Classification, Staging, and Prognosis; UV Radiation and Mycosis Fungoides; PUVA Phototherapy in Early MF; Literature Data; PUVA Phototherapy: Indications, Dosage and Scheduling; PUVA Combination Therapy in Early-MF; PUVA Combination Therapy in Early-MF: Oral Retinoids; PUVA Combination Therapy in Early-MF: Interferon-Alfa; Topical PUVA: Bath-PUVA in Early MF; Topical PUVA: Hand/Foot PUVA in Early MF

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