Phototherapy

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Indications 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms 6 References

More Specific Terms

• light therapy
• oral psoralen & ultraviolet (UV) A light (PUVA)
• photodynamic therapy
• rhinophototherapy

Introduction

• Treatment of disease with light or electromagnetic radiation, including visible & ultra-violet radiation.

Indications

• neonatal jaundice (blue light 420-420 nn)
• psoriasis

• UV-A light in PUVA
• UV-B light alone or with tar or antralin

• visible light therapy for

• seasonal depression
• sleep disorder

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

Additional Terms

• photosensitivity
• photosensitizing agent (photosensitizer)

References

1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
2. National Guideline Clearinghouse
   - Guidelines for topical photodynamic therapy: update. British Association of Dermatologists ngc-guideline: [1]

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