BookJohn Koo, Mio Nakamura.
Summary: This case book will be based on real life scenarios of patient cases which have been encountered over several decades in one of the largest phototherapy centers in the United States. To our knowledge, there has not been anything similar published to date. By presenting various cases and how to manage such cases, we aim to educate dermatology trainees and practicing dermatologist who are trying to familiarize themselves with phototherapy. A recent study has shown that many dermatologists do not know how to administer phototherapy, and most graduating residents do not have adequate teaching and experience with administering phototherapy during their residencies. Therefore, the hope is that this book will fill a critical gap in the field of dermatology.
Contents:
Ultraviolet B Phototherapy for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
PUVA for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Psoriasis
Goeckerman Therapy for the Treatment of Severe Generalized Psoriasis
Avoiding Undertreatment with Phototherapy
"Erythemogenic" Phototherapy for Select Patients Who Need It
Recognizing and Managing Initiation Burn
Managing Phototherapy-Induced Burn
When Patients Cannot Tolerate Narrowband-UVB
Heliotherapy
Cool Down before Initiation of Phototherapy
Two-Step Phototherapy for Patients with Resistant Disease
Phototherapy in the Setting of Photosensitizing Medications
Phototherapy-Induced Iatrogenic Polymorphous Light Eruption
Herpes Zoster During Phototherapy
Enhancing Phototherapy with Topical Agents
Combing Phototherapy with Acitretin: Re-PUVA and Re-UVB
Combining Phototherapy with Methotrexate
Combining Phototherapy with Cyclosporine "Cool Down"
Combining Phototherapy with Apremilast
Combining Phototherapy with Biologic Agents
Phototherapy for the Pediatric Population
Phototherapy for the Elderly Population
Phototherapy for Atopic Dermatitis
Phototherapy for Vitiligo
Phototherapy for Prurigo Nodularis
Addressing the Question: Phototherapy and the Risk of Skin Cancer
Prescribing a Home Phototherapy Booth
Handheld Phototherapy Unit for Treatment of Localized Psoriasis or Scalp.