Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University - Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University - Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Clin Dermatol. 2021 May-Jun;39(3):446-450. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2021.01.012. Epub 2021 Feb 1.
Ultraviolet (UV) therapy is an effective and well-tolerated therapeutic method for various dermatologic conditions due to its antiproliferative and immunosuppressive effects. Contemporary phototherapy includes broadband UVB, narrowband UVB, UVA1, PUVA, and excimer laser therapy. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has resulted in the closure of many patient care facilities, including phototherapy units worldwide. Home phototherapy, thalassotherapy, and other UV therapy modalities are an alternative for many patients with chronic dermatoses. We highlighted possible interactions of UV therapy effects and the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, and focused on organization and measures against transmission of infections in phototherapy units. Dermatology departments have reopened their units, assessing the risks and benefits for patients, optimizing safety regulations, and adhering to the rules for disinfection.
紫外线（UV）疗法因其具有抗增殖和免疫抑制作用，是治疗各种皮肤疾病的一种有效且耐受良好的治疗方法。当代光疗包括宽谱 UVB、窄谱 UVB、UVA1、PUVA 和准分子激光治疗。2019 年冠状病毒病大流行导致许多患者护理机构关闭，包括全球的光疗单位。家庭光疗、海水浴疗法和其他紫外线治疗方式是许多慢性皮肤病患者的替代选择。我们强调了紫外线治疗效果和 2019 年冠状病毒病大流行的可能相互作用，并重点关注光疗单位感染传播的组织和措施。皮肤科部门已经重新开放了他们的单位，评估对患者的风险和益处，优化安全规定，并遵守消毒规则。
