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- |Term=Phototherapy ...on}} (FOH-toh-THAYR-uh-pee) Treating diseases with certain types of light. Phototherapy can use lasers, LEDs, fluorescent lights, and ultraviolet or infrared radia600 bytes (69 words) - 10:08, 14 January 2023
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- |Term=Phototherapy ...on}} (FOH-toh-THAYR-uh-pee) Treating diseases with certain types of light. Phototherapy can use lasers, LEDs, fluorescent lights, and ultraviolet or infrared radia600 bytes (69 words) - 10:08, 14 January 2023
- |Short definition=a form of phototherapy that combines the use of psoralens and ultraviolet light to treat skin diso {{PAGENAME}} (definition) a form of phototherapy that combines the use of psoralens and ultraviolet light to treat skin diso397 bytes (56 words) - 20:38, 30 December 2022
- '''Bili light''' (pronounced: /ˈbɪli laɪt/) is a specific type of [[phototherapy]] used to treat [[neonatal jaundice]] and [[hyperbilirubinemia]] in newborn ...s to the elimination of [[heme]] in vertebrates. The "light" refers to the phototherapy light used in the treatment.1 KB (217 words) - 22:16, 7 February 2024
- The term "PUVA" is an acronym for Psoralen and Ultraviolet A, a type of [[phototherapy]] used to treat various skin conditions. "Lentigines" is derived from the L ...igines are small, darkened patches of skin that can appear after treatment with PUVA therapy. They are similar in appearance to [[freckles]], but are usual1 KB (180 words) - 17:35, 9 February 2024
- * [[Photochemistry]]: The branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of light. Actinism is a fundamental concept in photoch ...to treat certain conditions. The actinic property of light is utilized in phototherapy.2 KB (213 words) - 04:31, 5 February 2024
- Cytoluminescent therapy is a type of [[phototherapy]] that uses light, often in the form of low-level laser or LED light, to st * [[Phototherapy]]: A type of therapy that uses light to treat medical conditions.2 KB (216 words) - 06:42, 11 February 2024
- ...lving light and a photosensitizing chemical substance, used in conjunction with molecular oxygen to elicit cell death (phototoxicity). * [[Phototherapy]]1 KB (174 words) - 03:00, 7 February 2024
- ...Ds, fluorescent lights, and ultraviolet or infrared radiation. Also called phototherapy {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]426 bytes (52 words) - 07:43, 12 January 2023
- ...abnormal muscle rigidity, and a high-pitched cry. In severe cases, a baby with kernicterus may develop seizures, hearing loss, intellectual disabilities, ...developing kernicterus include premature birth, blood type incompatibility with the mother, and certain genetic disorders.2 KB (271 words) - 17:42, 6 February 2024
- ...nd detailed images. Monochromatic light can also be used in [[Phototherapy|phototherapy]] treatments for conditions such as [[Jaundice|jaundice]] and [[Psoriasis|p1 KB (196 words) - 04:30, 7 February 2024
- ...'' (pronunciation: /ˈdɛnmɑːrk/), in the context of medicine, is not a term with a specific definition. However, Denmark has made significant contributions ...who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology in 1903 for his work on phototherapy in skin diseases.1 KB (194 words) - 22:43, 4 February 2024
- ...bilirubin is exposed to certain wavelengths of light, a process known as [[phototherapy]]. This process is often used in the treatment of [[neonatal jaundice]], a * [[Phototherapy]]: The use of light in the treatment of physical or mental illness.1 KB (194 words) - 20:18, 5 February 2024
- ...to an intense sensation of [[itching]]. It is a common symptom associated with various conditions, such as [[dermatitis]], [[allergies]], and [[infections * [[Phototherapy]]: This treatment uses ultraviolet light to relieve itching.2 KB (189 words) - 14:27, 5 February 2024
- ...cterized by annular, erythematous plaques that tend to expand peripherally with central clearing. ...Erythema Annulare Centrifugum is unknown. However, it has been associated with various conditions such as [[infections]], [[cancer]], and [[drug reactions2 KB (191 words) - 20:03, 7 February 2024
- ...mia]], [[jaundice]], and an enlarged [[spleen]]. However, many individuals with this condition do not have any symptoms. ...as treating anemia with [[iron supplements]] and managing jaundice with [[phototherapy]].1 KB (195 words) - 22:05, 11 February 2024
- Treatment for Ballard Syndrome typically involves using special lights (''[[Phototherapy]]'') to help break down the excess bilirubin. In severe cases, a blood tran * [[Phototherapy]]2 KB (216 words) - 23:33, 14 February 2024
- ...act cause of Prurigo Nodularis is unknown. However, it is often associated with other skin conditions such as [[atopic dermatitis]], [[eczema]], and [[psor ...nts like [[antihistamines]] and [[immunosuppressants]]. In severe cases, [[phototherapy]] may be used.2 KB (209 words) - 11:44, 10 February 2024
- ...) is a branch of medicine that involves the study and application of light with respect to health and disease. ...kin diseases, such as [[psoriasis]], [[vitiligo]], and [[acne]], through [[phototherapy]]. It is also used in [[photodynamic therapy]] for the treatment of cancer.2 KB (228 words) - 04:27, 7 February 2024
- * '''[[Phototherapy]]''' - A type of treatment for skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, * '''[[Bili Light]]''' - A type of phototherapy lamp used to treat newborns with jaundice.2 KB (258 words) - 21:40, 3 February 2024
- ...sores on the arms, legs, scalp, and torso. These spots are usually covered with a fine, white scale and are less thick than the plaques that occur in [[pla ...ent for guttate psoriasis may include topical treatments, light therapy ([[phototherapy]]), and systemic medications. The choice of treatment depends on the severi2 KB (241 words) - 17:44, 7 February 2024