UV therapy

Question 1

what is UV used for

Answer 1

treat dermatoses

Question 2

what is phototherapy

Answer 2

use of artificial UV light for therapeutic purposes

Question 3

what is the photochemcial effect

Answer 3

use of artificial uv light with a chemical photosensitizing agent for therapeutic purposes

Question 4

what is UVA

Answer 4

carcinogenic, declining use

Question 5

what is UVB

Answer 5

less CA risk, more common

Question 6

what is UVC

Answer 6

photogermicidal, not commonly used

Question 7

how far down is UV radiation absorbed

Answer 7

first 1-2mm of skin

Question 8

how do you test to see if UV light can be used

Answer 8

minimal erythema dose

Question 9

what are the indications for UV light treatment (4)

Answer 9

psoriasis
atopic dermatitis
vitiligo
mycosis

Question 10

contraindications for UV light treatment (12)

Answer 10

eye
malignant
melanoma
sle
porphyrias
pellagra
herpes
TV
kidney/heart/liver disease
hyperthyroidism
diabetes mellitus
acute eczema/dermatitis

Question 11

Photosensitizing drugs

Answer 11

antibacterial
thiazide diuretics
tranquilizers
psoriasis
diabetes
benadryl