Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy for Skin Disease 3rd Edition by Basic and Clinical Dermatology Warwick L Morison ISBN 9781574448801

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ISBN 13: 9781574448801
Author: Basic and Clinical Dermatology Warwick L Morison

With a greater emphasis on the basic principles, practical recommendations, and economics of phototherapy, the Third Edition remains the standard source on the UV treatment of skin disease-presenting an expanded number of case studies, clinical solutions, and treatment protocols for a clear understanding of the present and future state of phototherapy, photochemotherapy, and phototesting in the dermatologic arena.

Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy for Skin Disease 3rd Table of contents:

Part I: Basic Principles of Photobiology

• Chapter 1: Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Properties of light.
  • Different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum relevant to dermatology (UV, visible light).
• Chapter 2: Light Sources
  • Types of lamps and devices used in phototherapy (fluorescent, excimer, LED, lasers).
  • Characteristics of different light sources.
• Chapter 3: Effect of Light on Normal Skin
  • Skin’s response to UV radiation (sunburn, tanning).
  • Photoprotection mechanisms.
  • Acute and chronic effects.
• Chapter 4: Effect of Light on Other Organs
  • Systemic effects of phototherapy (e.g., eye protection).
• Chapter 5: Phototesting
  • Methods for determining minimal erythema dose (MED) and minimal phototoxic dose (MPD).
  • Importance of phototesting for safe and effective treatment.

Part II: Management of Psoriasis Vulgaris

• Chapter 6: Evaluation of the Patient
  • Assessing patients for phototherapy.
  • Patient selection criteria.
• Chapter 7: The Therapies Available
  • Overview of different phototherapy and photochemotherapy modalities.
• Chapter 8: Which Therapy to Use?
  • Decision-making for selecting the appropriate treatment for psoriasis.
• Chapter 9: Oral PUVA Therapy
  • Detailed protocols for psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy.
  • Dosage, frequency, side effects, and monitoring.
• Chapter 10: Topical PUVA Therapy
  • Application of topical psoralens.
  • Specific protocols for topical PUVA.
• Chapter 11: Narrowband Phototherapy (UVB)
  • Principles and protocols for narrowband UVB.
  • Comparison with broadband UVB.
• Chapter 12: Broadband Phototherapy (UVB)
  • Principles and protocols for broadband UVB.
• Chapter 13: Combination Therapy
  • Combining phototherapy with other systemic or topical treatments for psoriasis (e.g., retinoids).

Part III: Treatment of Other Diseases

• Chapter 14: Psoriasis Variants
  • Phototherapy for specific types of psoriasis (e.g., guttate, palmoplantar).
• Chapter 15: Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
  • Use of phototherapy for various forms of eczema.
• Chapter 16: Mycosis Fungoides
  • Phototherapy and photochemotherapy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
• Chapter 17: Vitiligo
  • Phototherapy as a treatment for vitiligo.
• Chapter 18: Photodermatoses
  • Managing light-sensitive skin conditions.
• Chapter 19: Miscellaneous Diseases
  • Application of phototherapy for other dermatological conditions not covered in previous chapters.

Part IV: Special Situations

• Chapter 20: Problem Cases
  • Troubleshooting and managing challenging cases in phototherapy.
• Chapter 21: Photodynamic Therapy
  • Principles and applications of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for skin cancers and other conditions.

Part V: New Therapies

• Chapter 22: Targeted Phototherapy with Lasers and Other High-Intensity Sources
  • Emerging laser technologies in phototherapy.
  • Excimer lasers.
• Chapter 23: UVA-1 Phototherapy
  • Specific applications and benefits of UVA-1 therapy.
• Chapter 24: Phototherapy of Acne Vulgaris
  • Light-based treatments for acne.

Part VI: Practicing Photomedicine

• Chapter 25: Creating a Facility
  • Practical considerations for setting up a phototherapy unit.
  • Equipment, space, and staffing requirements.
• Chapter 26: Operating a Facility
  • Operational guidelines, safety protocols, and patient management.
  • Economic considerations of running a phototherapy clinic.

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