Ultraviolet Photobiology in Dermatology

Luisa Christensen; Amanda Suggs; Elma Baron

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-56017-5_8

Ultraviolet Photobiology in Dermatology

Adv Exp Med Biol. 2017:996:89-104. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-56017-5_8.

Authors

Luisa Christensen¹, Amanda Suggs², Elma Baron²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, UH Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA. [email protected].
² Department of Dermatology, UH Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.

PMID: 29124693
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-56017-5_8

Abstract

The effects of ultraviolet radiation on human skin have been studied for years, and both its harmful and therapeutic effects are well known. Exposure to UV light can lead to sunburn, immunosuppression, skin aging, and carcinogenesis, and photoprotection is strongly advocated. However, when used under controlled conditions, UV radiation can also be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of many skin conditions.

Keywords: Photoaging; Photocarcinogenesis; Photoprotection; Skin disease; UV radiation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Dermatology / methods*
Humans
Laser Therapy / adverse effects
Laser Therapy / instrumentation
Laser Therapy / methods
Lasers* / adverse effects
Risk Factors
Skin / metabolism
Skin / pathology
Skin / radiation effects*
Skin Diseases / diagnosis
Skin Diseases / metabolism
Skin Diseases / radiotherapy*
Treatment Outcome
Ultraviolet Rays* / adverse effects
Ultraviolet Therapy* / adverse effects
Ultraviolet Therapy* / instrumentation
Ultraviolet Therapy* / methods