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Phototherapy in treatment of rare dermatoses

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The review presents current data on the mechanisms of action of phototherapy methods in dermatology (UVB-311 therapy, PUVA-therapy, UVA-1 therapy). They are realized in providing antiproliferative, immunomodulatory, antifibrotic, antipruritic, antimicrobial effects on pathological processes in the skin. The similarities and differences of the effects on cellular structures of different spectral ranges are described. The literature data on the effectiveness of phototherapy methods in rare nosological forms of skin diseases, including dermatoses with keratinization disorders, connective tissue diseases, vascular malformations, erythematous conditions based on a variety of therapeutic mechanisms are presented.

Source: Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii

DOI: 10.25208/vdv16835

Author: Marianna B. Zhilova

Institutions: Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, State Research Center for Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology

Language: English

Topic: Dermatology and Skin Diseases

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404762352

FWCI: 0.337

Cites: 62

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10