Photodermatology

James Ferguson, MD, FRCP
Photobiology Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK.

Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC
Skin Care Physicians of Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.

The study of the biological effects of ultraviolet and visible light on the skin has expanded rapidly over the last 20 years, recognising the clinical significance of light sensitive skin disorders. In this book the authors address all aspects of photodermatology by providing a clear straightforward introduction to these diseases, their investigation, diagnosis and management, including the use of lasers. Each light sensitive disorder and each type of phototherapy is supported by the principles of the underlying photophysics, chemistry and biology.

Doctors, nurses and technicians all have an important role to play in the diagnosis of photodermatoses and in the administration of phototherapy. This concise, richly illustrated text provides them with valuable insights and a good working overview of the light related areas of dermatology.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Elementary Photobiology and Photophysics
3. Phototest Equipment
4. Photoprotection
5. Polymorphic Light Eruption
6. Hydroa Vacciniforme
7. Chronic Actinic Dermatitis
8. Solar Urticaria
9. Actinic Prurigo
10. Juvenile Springtime Eruption
11. Photoaggravated Dermatoses
12. Drug Induced Photosensitivity
13. Photoallergy/Photopatch Testing
14. Phytophotodermatitis
15. Photohistopathology
16. Porphyrin Biochemistry: Laboratory Studies
17. Genophotodermatoses
18. The Cutaneous Porphyrias
19. Ultraviolet Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy of Skin Disease
20. Photodynamic Therapy
21. Laser-Tissue Interactions
22. Laser Therapy for Vascular Lesions
23. Laser Therapy for Pigmented Lesions and Tattoos
24. Ablative and Non-ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing
25. Laser Hair Removal

Index