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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