Update on photodermatoses.

نویسندگان

  • Frank A Santoro
  • Henry W Lim
چکیده

Interactions with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and chromophores in the skin happen on a daily basis. Photodermatoses, which are abnormal responses to UV exposure, can be classified into subgroups based on pathogenesis. This review will discuss the clinical features, pathogenesis, photobiologic evaluation, prognosis and therapies of the most common photodermatoses.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

دوره 30 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2011