Newer Aspects in Phototherapy

Authors

  • C.S. Sekar Professor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, PSG Hospitals Coimbatore
  • C.R. Srinivas Professor & HOD, Department of Dermatology, PSG Hospitals Coimbatore

Keywords:

Phototherapy, Excimer laser, Targeted phototherapy, Home phototherapy, Newer lamps

Abstract

The concept of phototherapy has undergone a lot of changes in the past 30 years. It started with the emergence of psoralen ultraviolet A (PUVA) for the treatment of psoriasis. The subsequent evolution of Narrow band UVB therapy, Targeted phototherapy, UVA1 therapy, Home phototherapy and the use of LED lamps have revolutionized the treatment of various skin diseases. This article briefly summarizes the advances made in the last few years in the field of phototherapy.

Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Vol.14(1) 2016, pp.5-8

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Published

2016-09-28

How to Cite

Sekar, C., & Srinivas, C. (2016). Newer Aspects in Phototherapy. Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 14(1), 5-8. https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v14i1.15807

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Review Articles

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How to Cite

Sekar, C., & Srinivas, C. (2016). Newer Aspects in Phototherapy. Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 14(1), 5-8. https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v14i1.15807