phototherapy
Treatment using light
Phototherapy is medical treatment using light exposure.
The most common forms are ultraviolet light therapy for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, and bright light boxes for seasonal depression.
Newborns with jaundice receive phototherapy under blue lights to help break down excess bilirubin in the blood.
Immune system attacks skin cells
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- vitiligoMelanocyte-loss skin condition
- acneInflamed skin condition
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
skin · UVB · UVA · narrowband · broadband · dermatology · photodermatitis · photoaging
Spatial repetition interval
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- photonsDiscrete packets of radiance
- chromophoresLight-absorbing molecular regions
photobiomodulation · irradiance · dose · penetration · UV radiation · visible light · infrared · blue light
Yellowing from bile pigment
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- newbornInfant just delivered
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
- nurseryRoom for infants
preterm · blue light · serum levels · skin tone · feeding · discharge · monitoring · NICU
Backlit translucent display surface
- LED panelFlat diode-based illumination surface
- lampElectric light fixture
- sunlampUltraviolet light fixture
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
eye protection · dosimeter · timer · wavelength · intensity · exposure time · session · maintenance
Recurring winter depression
- seasonal affective disorderLight-linked recurring depression
- light boxBacklit translucent display surface
- melatoninCircadian rhythm regulator
- circadian rhythmBuilt-in sleep-wake cycle
sleep disorders · depression · mood · winter blues · lux · morning light · jet lag · alertness
psoriasis
Immune system attacks skin cells
dermatitis · skin · UVB · UVA · narrowband · broadband · dermatology · photodermatitis · photoaging · inflammation
wavelength
Spatial repetition interval
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- photonsDiscrete packets of radiance
chromophores · photobiomodulation · irradiance · dose · penetration · UV radiation · visible light · infrared · blue light · red light
jaundice
Yellowing from bile pigment
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- newbornInfant just delivered
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
nursery · preterm · blue light · serum levels · skin tone · feeding · discharge · monitoring · NICU
light box
Backlit translucent display surface
- LED panelFlat diode-based illumination surface
- lampElectric light fixture
- sunlampUltraviolet light fixture
goggles · eye protection · dosimeter · timer · wavelength · intensity · exposure time · session · maintenance
SAD
Recurring winter depression
- seasonal affective disorderLight-linked recurring depression
- light boxBacklit translucent display surface
- melatoninCircadian rhythm regulator
circadian rhythm · sleep disorders · depression · mood · winter blues · lux · morning light · jet lag · alertness · energy
- medical caresurgery, examination, injection, prescription, medication
- therapiesphysiotherapy, cryotherapy, PT, hydrotherapy, immunotherapy
- eye careeye doctor, optometrist, ophthalmologist, eye exam, glasses
- treatmentstreatment, treatments, medication, medicine, therapies
- medical treatmentschemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery, dialysis, transplant
- Dermatologyskin biopsy, skin graft, skin grafting, mole removal, cryotherapy
phototherapypharmacotherapy
Treatment using pharmaceutical agents
drug therapy · chemotherapy · medication · surgery · surgical intervention