Phototherapy (light therapy) is a treatment that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to help manage atopic dermatitis symptoms. This treatment can be done with different types of UV light, including UVB (both narrowband and broadband) and UVA, sometimes combined with oral medications called psoralens (PUVA therapy).
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Ultraviolet radiation dosimetry in phototherapy for atopic dermatitis
Ultraviolet radiation dosimetry in phototherapy for atopic dermatitis
J Jekler, B Diffey, O Larkö
DOI: 10.1016/0190-9622(90)70184-j
Controlled Clinical Trial
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None participants
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1990
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2 citations
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What is this paper about?
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How did the authors study this?
This appears to be a general topic rather than a specific research paper. Without a specific scientific paper to analyze, I cannot provide details about research methods.
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What populations did the authors study?
Not available patients. With moderate to severe eczema. Patients are adults and children. Having taken the following prior treatments: topical steroids.
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What conclusions can we draw?
Note: To provide a proper structured analysis, I would need a specific scientific paper about phototherapy for atopic dermatitis rather than the general topic.
