Photodermatology (Hardcover)

Covering the entire array of photodermatological topics-including the history of photodermatology, basic photobiological principles, normal cutaneous photoreactions, photoimmunology, sunburning, photocarcinogenesis, and patch and photopatch testing-this source contains expertly written chapters that offer recommendations and guidelines from opinion-forming international experts. Reviewing the entire range of photodermatoses, as well as the management, treatment, and identification and assessment of these conditions, this source includes discussions of narrow and broadband UVB, PUVA, photopheresis, UVA1 therapy, and photodynamic therapy, the principles and medical and cosmetic uses of lasers and similar sources, and appendices on phototesting, porphyrin testing, and the development of phototherapy units to stand at the forefront of this fascinating dermatological subject.