Covering the entire array of photodermatological topics necessary to stand at the head of thisburgeoning discipline, this source contains expertly written chapters that offer recommendationsand guidelines from opinion-forming international authorities. Reviewing the entire range ofphotodermatoses, as well as the management, treatment, identification, and assessment of theseconditions, this source includes discussions of narrow and broadband UVB, PUVA, photopheresis, UVA1 therapy, and photodynamic therapy, the principles and medical and cosmetic uses of lasers and similar sources, and appendices on phototesting, photopatch testing, and the development of phototherapy units to stand at the forefront of this burgeoning dermatological subject.

History of Human Photobiology. Basic Principles of Photobiology. Radiation Sources and Interaction with Skin. The Molecular and Genetic Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure on Skin Cells. Photoimmunology. The Acute Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Skin. The Chronic Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Skin: Photoaging. The Chronic Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Skin: Photocarcinogenesis. The Epidemiology of Skin Cancer. Evaluation of the Photosensitive Patient. Polymorphic Light Eruption, Actinic Prurigo and Hydroa Vacciniforme. Chronic Actinic Dermatitis. Solar Urticaria. Drug and Chemical-Induced Photosensitivity. Drug and Chemical Photosensitivity: Exogenous. Cutaneous Porphyrias. Xeroderma Pigmentosum and Other DNA Repair-Deficient Dermatoses. Photoaggravated Dermatoses. The Photoaggravated Dermatoses. Photoprotection. Novel Developments in Photoprotection. Public education in Photoprotection. Phototherapy with UVB, Broadband and Narrowband. UVA1 and Visible Light Phototherapy. Psoralen Photochemotherapy. Extracorporeal Photochemotherapy. Photodynamic Therapy. The Principles and Medical Applications of Lasers and Similar Radiation Sources in Dermatology. Lasers and Energy Sources for Skin Rejuvenation and Epilation. Laser Treatment on Ethnic Skin. Phototesting. Photopatch Testing. Guidelines for Setting up a Phototherapy Referral Center. Guidelines for Setting up a Laser Center.