Dermatol. praxi. 2011;5(2):98-102

UV phototherapy

MUDr.Jana Bernardová
Dermatovenerologická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Na Bulovce, Praha

This article briefly discusses the form of ultraviolet light phototherapy in dermatology – includes the preparation before starting therapy,

indications and contraindications to this treatment and its implementation.

Keywords: phototherapy, minimal erythemal dose, UVA, UVB, PUVA

Published: June 1, 2011  Show citation

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