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28 paź 2022 · Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, is a common form of treatment that uses bright, ultraviolet (UV) lights on your exposed skin. Phototherapy can treat several types of skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema.
Ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy delivers shortwave ultraviolet radiation to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis. Phototherapy works by suppressing DNA synthesis, which in turn reduces inflammation.
Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) is a non-ionizing radiation that lies between soft x-rays and visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum. It has a wavelength of 100 nm to 300/480 nm. The therapeutic part of ultraviolet spectrum are classified by International Commission on Radiation (CIE). [3] [1]
2 dni temu · It has long been widely acknowledged that ultraviolet (UV) light is an environment risk factor that can lead to cancer, particularly skin cancer. However, it is worth noting that UV radiation holds potential for cancer treatment as a relatively high-energy electromagnetic wave. With the help of nanomaterials, the role of UV radiation has caught increasing attention in cancer treatment. In this ...
12 maj 2023 · Phototherapy is a medical treatment in which natural or artificial light is used to improve a health condition. Treatment may involve ultraviolet (UV) fluorescent light bulbs, halogen lights, sunlight, or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Other names for phototherapy include light therapy and heliotherapy.
1 mar 2024 · UV radiation exposure induces immunosuppression, diminishing the immune response, consequently compromising the body's immunity and elevating the disease risk (Norval and Woods, 2020). Tumor cells frequently employ immune evasion mechanisms to elude detection, ensuring their survival and proliferation.
10 sie 2023 · Doctors use ultraviolet (UV) light therapy to treat an array of common skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. Some different types include UVB, UVA, PUVA, and heliotherapy. Learn...
