UV therapy Flashcards
1
Q
what is UV used for
A
treat dermatoses
2
Q
what is phototherapy
A
use of artificial UV light for therapeutic purposes
3
Q
what is the photochemcial effect
A
use of artificial uv light with a chemical photosensitizing agent for therapeutic purposes
4
Q
what is UVA
A
carcinogenic, declining use
5
Q
what is UVB
A
less CA risk, more common
6
Q
what is UVC
A
photogermicidal, not commonly used
7
Q
how far down is UV radiation absorbed
A
first 1-2mm of skin
8
Q
how do you test to see if UV light can be used
A
minimal erythema dose
9
Q
what are the indications for UV light treatment (4)
A
psoriasis
atopic dermatitis
vitiligo
mycosis
10
Q
contraindications for UV light treatment (12)
A
eye malignant melanoma sle porphyrias pellagra herpes TV kidney/heart/liver disease hyperthyroidism diabetes mellitus acute eczema/dermatitis
11
Q
Photosensitizing drugs
A
antibacterial thiazide diuretics tranquilizers psoriasis diabetes benadryl
