Ultraviolet Radiation Therapy is a form of treatment commonly used to treat certain skin disorders. It consists of irradiation of the patient with the UVA band of ultraviolet light. The therapeutic application of ultraviolet (UV) portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (or UV therapy) has been used for decades.
Ultraviolet Radiation Therapy has been reported to be very effective in destroying bacteria and promoting wound healing and therefore a promising adjunctive therapy for chronic wounds infected with resistant bacteria.
Ultraviolet therapy is commonly used to treat conditions like, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, mycosis fungoides, and hand/feet eczema.
