Dermatol. praxi. 2021;15(1):28-36 | DOI: 10.36290/der.2021.004

Dermatological phototherapy

doc. MUDr. Karel Ettler, CSc.
Klinika nemocí kožních a pohlavních LF UK a FN v Hradci Králové

Phototherapy means the action of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation on the skin in order to achieve certain therapeutic effects. The work describes the physical properties and individual parts of the spectrum suitable for phototherapy. Photobiological properties of the skin, phototherapeutic sources and methods and their combinations, indications for phototherapy and possible side effects are clearly arranged in tables.

Keywords: phototherapy, PUVA, PDT, side effects.

Published: April 6, 2021  Show citation

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Ettler K. Dermatological phototherapy. Dermatol. praxi. 2021;15(1):28-36. doi: 10.36290/der.2021.004.
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