Phototherapy in dermatological maladies (Review)

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Phototherapy in dermatological maladies (Review) Via Experimental and therapeutic medicine Exp Ther Med. 2022 Apr;23(4):259. doi: 10.3892/etm.2022.11184. Epub 2022 Feb 3. ABSTRACT Since the introduction of modern phototherapy in 1903 by Nobel Prize-winner Niels Ryberg Finsen, the usage of this therapy in the medical field has grown, techniques have been refined and developed, and it has gained widespread acceptance. Psoriasis vulgaris, parapsoriasis, lichen planus, atopic dermatitis, neonatal jaundice, urticaria, morphea, vitiligo, granuloma annulare and cutaneous T cell lymphoma are only a few dermatological indications that come along with satisfactory results. Most often, it is a 2nd or 3rd line therapy being an alternative in more severe or refractory diseases. Despite the side effects that may occur after phototherapy, which are often minor, the benefits can be significant. Unfortunately, the absolute contraindications limit the use of this type of treatment and implicitly the management of these patients. The current r eview aimed to combine the recommendations of phototherapy in dermatology, the types of phototherapy that can be suitable for certain dermatological diseases and to emphasize its importance in certain conditions that are associated with significant remission rates. PMID:35251325 | PMC:PMC8892600 | DOI:10.3892/etm.2022.11184 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.