ABSTRACT

With a greater emphasis on the basic principles, practical recommendations, and economics of phototherapy, the Third Edition remains the standard source on the UV treatment of skin disease-presenting an expanded number of case studies, clinical solutions, and treatment protocols for a clear understanding of the present and future state of photother

part |2 pages

Part 1: Basic Principles of Photobiology

chapter 1|10 pages

Electromagnetic Radiation

chapter 2|8 pages

Sources of Nonionizing Radiation

chapter 3|12 pages

Nonionizing Radiation and the Skin

chapter 4|6 pages

Nonionizing Radiation and Other Organs

chapter 5|6 pages

Phototesting

part |2 pages

Part 2: Management of Psoriasis Vulgaris

chapter 6|6 pages

Evaluation of the Patient

chapter 7|6 pages

The Therapies Available

chapter 8|6 pages

Which Therapy to Use?

chapter 9|46 pages

Oral PUVA Therapy

chapter 10|12 pages

Topical PUVA Therapy

chapter 11|16 pages

UVB Phototherapy

chapter 12|10 pages

Other Forms of Phototherapy

chapter 13|12 pages

Combination Therapy

part |2 pages

Part 3: Treatment of Other Diseases

chapter 14|10 pages

Psoriasis Variants

chapter 15|12 pages

Eczema

chapter 16|10 pages

Mycosis Fungoides

chapter 17|10 pages

Vitiligo

chapter 18|10 pages

Photodermatoses

chapter 19|24 pages

Miscellaneous Diseases

part |2 pages

Part 4: Special Situations

chapter 20|16 pages

Problem Cases

chapter 21|4 pages

Treatment of Children

part |2 pages

Part 5: New Therapies

chapter 23|8 pages

UVA-1 Phototherapy

chapter 24|4 pages

Phototherapy of Acne Vulgaris

part |2 pages

Part 6: Practicing Photomedicine

chapter 25|18 pages

Creating a Facility

chapter 26|16 pages

Operating a Facility