A Comparison
of the UV-B Irradiance of Low-Intensity, Full-Spectrum Lamps With Natural
Sunlight`` A partnership of the Vancouver Hospital & Health
Sciences Centre and the University of British Columbia Division of Dermatology,
The Skin Care Centre strives to provide a scope of services that will continue
to position The Centre as the major dermatologic referral centre for British
Columbia and an international leader in basic research, developmental therapeutics,
and medical education.``
About the American
Society for Photobiology``The American Society for Photobiology
(ASP) was founded in 1972 and incorporated under the laws of the District
of Columbia as a benevolent, charitable, educational, and scientific organization.
Its objectives are to promote original research in photobiology; to facilitate
the integration of different disciplines in the study of photobiology;
to promote the dissemination of knowledge of photobiology; and to provide
information on the photobiological aspects of national and international
problems.``
Association Internationale
de Photobiologie (AIP)The purpose of the Association Internationale
de Photobiologie, as stated in its statutes (English version, French version)
is the stimulation of scientific research in photobiology.Membership is
open to national or international photobiology groups, and to individuals
in those countries having no national or international organization in
photobiology.
Avoid excessive exposure
to the sun and avoid sunburn especially in children``Avoid excessive
exposure to the sun and avoid sunburn especially in children. Key References.
The incidence of skin cancer has increased dramatically this century particularly
in Northern Europe. The most reliable statistics pertain
to melanoma which has doubled in incidence every ten years in..``
(TeleSCAN: Telematic Services)
Bath-PUVA
therapy in three patients with scleredema adultorumCarina M. Hager,
MD, Hussein A. Sobhi, MD, Nicolas Hunzelmann, MD, Claudia Wickenhauser,
MD, Rüdiger Scharrenberg, Thomas Krieg, MD, and Karin Scharffetter-Kochanek,
MD -Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology February 1998 volume
38 number 2 part 1
Causes
of Skin Cancer Skin Cancer is a disease in which malignant
cells are found in the outer layers of the skin. It is the most common
cancer in the United States and usually occurs in fair-skinned individuals
who have been exposed to the sun, x-rays, or ultraviolet (UV) light for
prolonged periods. Skin cancers affect approximately 600,000 Caucasian
Americans every year. Jefferson Health System
European Photochemistry Association
(EPA) ``The EUROPEAN PHOTOCHEMISTRY ASSOCIATION EPA was founded
in 1970 with the aim of developing an organisation which would promote
and encourage the development and growth of photochemistry on the European
continent and facilitate contact between photochemists in universities,
research centres and industry across international boundaries. It is understood
that the Association encompasses aspects of numerous areas related to the
interdisciplinary character of photochemistry such as photophysics, photography,
photobiochemistry, spectroscopy and radiation chemistry.
Evaluation
of the Ultraviolet Index: Media reactions and public responseby
Alan C. Geller, RN, MPH, Drusilla Hufford, MBA, Donald R. Miller, ScD,
Ting Sun, MPH, Stephen W. Wyatt, DMD, MPH, Barbara Reilley, PhD, Barbara
Bewerse, MN, John Lisco, MPH, Daniel Brooks, MPH, John Grupenhoff,
PhD, Peyton Weary, MD, Robert A. Lew, PhD, and Howard K. Koh, MD,MPH,-Journal
of the American Academy of Dermatology December 1997 volume 37 number 6.
Health
Risks of Ultraviolet Radiation(article) by Patricia Pretto Juchem,
MD, Julio Hochberg, MD, Abraão Winogron, MD, Marcos Ardenghy, MD,
Robert English.
High-dose
UVA1 therapy for atopic dermatitis: Results of a multicenter trial By
Jean Krutmann, MD, Thomas L. Diepgen, MD, Thomas A. Luger, MD, Stephan
Grabbe, MD, Hans Meffert, MD, Niels Sönnichsen, MD, Wolfgang Czech,
MD, Alexander Kapp, MD, Helger Stege, MD, Markus Grewe, MD, and Erwin Schöpf,
MD -American Academy of Dermatology.
Inflammatory skin
disease: Psoriasis and eczem University of Newcastle-Faculty of
Medicine-Department of Dermatology `In terms of their prevalence and resulting
morbidity, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis remain neglected. Treatment
remains unsatisfactory: either safe and relatively ineffective, or alternatively,
potent but toxic or cosmetically unacceptable. We think therapeutic opportunities
are as likely to arise from spin-offs of research into other inflammatory
disease processes, or understanding how recognised therapies achieve their
effects, as by a ‘head-on’ direct approach. We think it important to study
these diseases at a range of levels: literally from molecules to the clinic.
Psoriasis, Immunophilins.Dithranol,Topical dithranol (anthralin), Ultraviolet
radiation and PUVA
Interactions
between calcipotriene and ultraviolet light Mark Lebwohl, MD, David
Hecker, MD, Joseph Martinez, Allen Sapadin, MD, and Bhiku Patel, PhD,-Journal
of the American Academy of Dermatology July 1997 volume 37 number 1
Journal
of Photochemistry and Photobiology B:BiologyOfficial Journal of
the European Society for Photobiology ``The Journal of Photochemistry and
Photobiology B: Biology provides a forum for the publication of papers
relating to the various aspects of photobiology, as well as a means for
communication in this multidisciplinary field. The scope includes:
bioluminescence chronobiology DNA repair environmental photobiology photocarcinogenesis
photochemistry of biomolecules photomedicine photomorphogenesis
photomovement photoreception photosensitization photosynthesis
phototechnology spectroscopy of biological systems UV and visible radiation
effects and vision.
Kinetics
of photosensitivity in bath-PUVA photochemotherapy by Claus Gruss,
MD, Stefanie Behrens, MD, Tilmann Reuther, MD, Lise Husebo, BA, Norbert
Neumann, MD, Peter Altmeyer, MD, Percy Lehmann, MD, and Martina Kerscher,
MD. (J Am Acad Dermatol 1998;39:443-6.)
National Skin Centre, Singapore
(NSC)-Psoriasis ClinicThis clinics manages patients with complicated
and difficult to control psoriasis. The clinic also offers treatment of
UV light responsive skin disorders including vitiligo, pityriasis lichenoides
chronica, recalcitrant atopic dermatitis and cutaneous lymphoma (mycosis
fungoides). UV light therapy (phototherapy) is an effective treatment modality
in many recalcitrant skin disorders. Patients with complicated psoriasis,
recalcitrant atopic dermatitis and skin disorders, and cutaneous lymphoma
requiring phototherapy are treated at these clinics. Patients undergoing
phototherapy will be given patient education to minimize phototherapy associated
risks. Phototherapy service in the NSC enables patients to receive treatment
as an out-patient thereby avoiding costly hospitalization.
Photobiology Online Discussion
Groups. There are currently two active discussion groups in photobiology.
Bob Midden is the driving force behind the general discussion group (the
original POL Listserve), in that he has set it up at his institution, the
Center for Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University, and
has agreed to be the moderator for the group. The second, newer group is
dedicated to chlorophyll fluorescence and is run by Massimo Ciscato at
the Limburgs Universitair Centrum in Diepenbeek, Belgium
Photobiology Online A
cooperative presentation of the European and American Societies for Photobiology
From the University of Kansas Medical Center and from the North East Wales
Institute. Has links to education, journals, books and other net sites
relevant to photobiology and photobiologists.
Photochemistry
and Photobiology (P&P)Published by the American Society for
Photobiology Photochemistry and Photobiology publishes original reports
and reviews on current topics in photobiology and in biologically relevant
photochemistry. Topics span the range from the primary interaction of light
with molecules, cells, and tissue to the subsequent biological responses.
Appropriate subjects include bioluminescence, biomedical spectroscopy,
chronobiology, environmental photobiology, photomedicine, photochemistry
and photophysics of biomolecules, photomorphogenesis, photomovement, photoreception,
photosensitization, photosynthesis, phototechnology, UV radiation effects
and vision.
Photochemistry and
PhotobiologyPublished by the American Society for Photobiology
Dr. J. C. Scaiano, Editor: Department of Chemistry 10 Marie Curie, Rm.
306 University of Ottawa. Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5 Canada Tel: (613)
562-5634 Fax: (613) 562-5633 E-mail: P&P@photo.chem.uottawa.ca
Photodermatology,
Photoimmunology & PhotomedicineThe official publication of
the Photomedicine Society ISSN: 0905-4383 ``The journal is a forum for
new information about the direct and distant effects of electromagnetic
radiation (ultraviolet, visible and infrared) mediated through skin. The
divisions of the editorial board reflect areas of specific interest: aging,
carcinogenesis, immunology, instrumentation and optics, lasers,
photodynamic therapy, photosensitivity, pigmentation and therapy. Photodermatology,
Photoimmunology & Photomedicine includes original articles, reviews,
communications and editorials. Original articles may include the investigation
of experimental or pathological processes in humans or animals in vivo
or the investigation of radiation effects in cells or tissues in vitro.
Methodology need have no limitation; rather, it should be appropriate to
the question addressed. Thus, all contemporary physiologic, microscopic,
and biochemical methodologies are welcomed. Review articles, including
new trends, are ordinarily solicited by the editors, although we invite
suggestions from all readers. Communications are intended for
the reporting of a special observation, either clinical or experimental,
to address an hypothesis, to make a single point, or to pose a question.
Abstracted/Indexed in: Science Citation Index, SCISEARCH, Research Alert,
Current Contents: Clinical Medicine. Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief:
Paul R. Bergstresser, Dallas, TX, USA
POSTDOCTORAL
POSITION Department of Dermatology - Molecular Unit Karl-Franzens
University Graz, Austria ``One post-doctoral position is available immediately
in the Molecular Unit of the Department ofDermatology of the Karl-Franzens
University of Graz, Austria, to study the molecularmechanisms of psoralen
and UV-A (PUVA)-associated skin carcinogenesis. Sequencing and analysis
of tumor suppressor / oncogenes in skin cancers of PUVA-treated patients
and molceular / epidemiologic linkage analysis will be done to identify
causing factors.``
Proceed with caution
when using PUVA, rotate therapiesTherapy places patients at risk
for skin cancer, so insist on total body exams. By Karen Zabel
Contributing Editor-Gerald Weinstein, MD Professor and chairman of the
University of California's department of dermatology-Dermatology Times.
Protection
Against Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation. (WHO/EHG/95.17) This
INTERSUN report provides information to people on how to protect themselves
from the potentially harmful effects of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Following a detailed review of the scientific literature conducted by a
WHO Task Group meeting convened under joint sponsorship with the United
Nations Environment Programme and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection, a number of adverse health effects resulting from
exposure to UV have been identified that need to be addressed through further
research and more particularly through educational programmes for people
most exposed to UV............
Psoriasis &
Phototherapy ClinicVANCOUVER HOSPITAL'S.``Psoriasis & Phototherapy
Clinic is the largest and busiest clinic of its type in Canada! Since
it opened its doors in February 1976, the clinic has expanded to meet the
increased demand for its services. In 1995 over 43,000 treatment visits
were recorded. The clinic is affiliated with the UBC Division of Dermatology
and offers programs that treat and educate patients with common skin diseases
such as psoriasis, eczema/atopic dermatitis and scleroderma. Treatments
like ultraviolet light treatments are used to slow down the growth of skin
cells and ease skin irritation. The clinic also provides teaching to residents
and medical students and conducts clinical research in psoriasis and photodermatology.
Co-directors, Dr. Harvey Lui and Dr. Jerry Shapiro, Clinical Resource Nurses
and a receptionist staff the clinic. The Psoriasis & Phototherapy Clinic
(formerly called the Psoriasis Daycare Unit) moved from the old Shaughnessy
Site to its new home at Vancouver Hospital in September of 1995. It is
now located on the first floor of The Skin Care Centre at 835 West 10th
Avenue and is open Monday to Friday, from 0700 to 1900. If you'd like to
learn more about the Psoriasis & Phototherapy Clinic please call: 604.875.5758
``
Psoriasis:
What is it and How is it Treated? THE PSORIASIS & PHOTOTHERAPY
UNIT is located on the Ground floor of The Skin Care Centre at 835 West
10th Avenue. Coin operated pay parking is available directly below the
building, and is accessible from the laneway behind the building.
PUVA-induced
phototoxicity: Incidence and causesWarwick L. Morison, MD, Sangeeta
Marwaha, MD, and Lisa Beck, MD, -Journal of the American Academy
of Dermatology February 1997 volume 36 number 2 part 1
Safety
of solar phototherapy at the Dead SeaAvraham P. Kushelevsky, PhD,
Marco Harari, MD, Avraham I. Kudish, PhD, Eugenia Hristakieva, MD, Arieh
Ingber, MD, and Jashovam Shani, PhD -Journal of the American Academy of
Dermatology March 1998 volume 38 number 3.
Skin response to ultraviolet
radiation and cancer susceptibility University of Newcastle-Faculty
of Medicine-Department of Dermatology ``We have major interests in the
genetics of skin cancer particularly the determination of cancer susceptibility
and the physiology of the cutaneous response to ultraviolet radiation.
This work includes the study of the genetic control of skin type and hair
colour; the genetic changes present in premalignant skin; the cutaneous
physiology of the response to ultraviolet radiation; methods for assaying
sunblocks (BMJ 313(7062):942, 1996); and the development of new molecular
markers of ultraviolet radiation exposure.``
SKIN TYPING
`` Skin typing for exposure to ultraviolet light has been done for many
years by the Fitzpatrick Phototype, developed by Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick
of Harvard Medical School. Electrologists also use this typing for determinations
of shortwave use. Now that laser use has become common, there is another
scale that is used as a diagnostic tool. It has been found in laser resurfacing
evaluations that the patient’s grandparents ethnicity is a factor. The
Lancer Ethnicity Scale or LES was developed by Harold A. Lancer, MD of
the UCLA School of Medicine.`` by SHELBY OWENS, CME
SOLARIUMS,
SUNLAMPS AND SKIN CANCER ``Two out of three people in Australia
will develop skin cancer during their lives. This is the highest skin cancer
rate in the world, and is due largely to our exposure to sunlight (solar
UV radiation). People who use solariums simply add to this already high
level of UV exposure, and probably increase the risk of skin cancer.``North
East Valley Division of General Practice, Victoria
The
Case for Sunscreens A Review of Their Use in Preventing Actinic
Damage and Neoplasia. Mark F. Naylor, MD; Kevin C. Farmer, PhD. -Archives
of Dermatology, Review - September 1997
The Photobiology Association
of Japan.The Photobiology Association of Japan was established
in 1982 as a joint organization of 14 academic societies, which share an
interest in photobiology, namely the Japan Society of Plant Physiologists,
the Biophysical Society of Japan, the Japanese Biochemical Society, the
Japan Radiation Research Society, the Japanese Society for Photomedicine
and Photobiology and 9 other societies. The Association has been holding
a Photobiology Symposium every year and has played a key role in organizing
joint reserach groups supported by research grants in priority areas from
the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.
UVLISTThe
list below includes more than 450 papers related to environmental aspects
of UV radiation with a strong emphasis on aquatic ecosystems. The list
was originally provided by Dr. Michael Arts
VANDERBILT
PHOTOTHERAPY CENTER 608 Medical Arts Building 1211 21st
Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212-1226 Appointments: (615) 936-0858
Contact: Michael D. Zanolli, M.D. The Vanderbilt Phototherapy Center is
an outpatient facility which is fully equipped and staffed for treatment
of skin conditions responsive to ultraviolet light therapy. Treatments
available at the center include ultraviolet B, combination UVA and B, and
photochemotherapy with psoralen plus UVA (PUVA).
World Association for Laser
TherapyThe World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT) was formed
in May 1994 at Barcelona, Spain, when two international organizations,
namely, International Laser Therapy Association(ILTA) and International
Society for Laser Application In Medicine (ISLAM), unified to pursue the
common goals of promoting research, education and clinical application
of laser photostimulation world-wide. About three hundred delegates attended
the unification congress. And according to Dr. Glen Calderhead, Secretary-General
of the association, paid members of WALT number approximately five hundred.
WALT pursues its mission of research, education, and clinical application
of laser therapy via workshops, biennial congresses and by regular publication
of the journal, Laser Therapy.``
