Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ultraviolet Therapy

The use of ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation in the treatment of disease, usually of the skin. This is the part of the sun's spectrum that causes sunburn and tanning. Ultraviolet A, used in PUVA, is closer to visible light and less damaging than Ultraviolet B, which is ionizing.

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The use of ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation in the treatment of disease, usually of the skin. This is the part of the sun's spectrum that causes sunburn and tanning. Ultraviolet A, used in PUVA, is closer to visible light and less damaging than Ultraviolet B, which is ionizing.

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5 entry terms
  • Actinotherapy
  • Therapy, Ultraviolet
  • Actinotherapies
  • Therapies, Ultraviolet
  • Ultraviolet Therapies

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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coordinate with disease /radiother, not disease /ther

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65

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  1. E02w.774w.945w

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WB 480

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ultraviolet Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014467. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014467
  2. Ultraviolet Therapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet_light_therapy
  3. Ultraviolet Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7880715