Photohardening therapy for idiopathic actinic dermatoses

VernacularTitle:特发性光线性皮肤病的光硬化治疗
Author: Huiyan DENG ¹ ; Jiaoquan CHEN ; Huaping LI ; Quan CHEN ; Sanquan ZHANG ; Huilan ZHU
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1. 广州市皮肤病防治所皮肤科　广州医科大学皮肤病研究所，广州　510095
Keywords: Photosensitivity disorders; Idiopathic actinic dermatoses; Photohardening therapy; Photodesensitization therapy; UVA1 rush hardening; Home phototherapy
From: Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2023;56(12):1091-1095
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Photohardening therapy, also known as photodesensitization therapy, refers to the phototherapy and photochemotherapy of idiopathic actinic dermatoses, and its goal is to improve the patients′ tolerance to sunlight and prevent disease flares. Its mechanisms of action involve a variety of cellular and inflammatory factors. This therapy is suitable for all idiopathic actinic dermatoses, with definite efficacy and good safety. However, the treatment specificity usually leads to poor compliance. The development of UVA1 rush hardening and home phototherapy is expected to solve this problem.