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2. INTRODUCTION
Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) covers a small part of electromagnetic spectrum lying between the violet end of the
VISIBLE LIGHT and X-RAY REGION.
UVR are invisible to the human eyes. Natural source of UVR is sun. UVR provoke chemical changes & not simply
heat at sites where they are absorbed.
Generalized response to UVR Exposure
1. Sunburn (UVB) / Erythema ( Reddening of the skin)
2. Tanning of the skin / Pigmentation
3. Decrease in sensitivity of the skin (Increased Epidermal thickness)
4. Premature aging of the skin (UVA)
5. Skin cancer (UVB)
6. Exposure to the eye causes photokeratitis (UVB)
7. Photosynthesis of vitamin D
The physical Behavior of UVR
1. Reflection
2. Refraction
3. Absorption
4. Penetration
3. Types of UVR
1. UVA (Long UV): 400 – 315nm.
{penetrates to dermis, Responsible for development of slow natural tan}
2. UVB (medium UV, erythemal UV): 315 – 280nm.
{Produces new pigment formation, sunburn, Vitamin D synthesis. Responsible for inducing skin cancer}
3. UVC (short UV, germicidal UV): 280 – 100nm
{Does not reach the surface of the earth}
Productionof UVR
The therapeutic UVR are produced by mercury vapour lamp which consists of a QUARTZ BURNER TUBE evacuated
from air and containing traces of argon gas and mercury under reduced pressure. An electrode is inserted at each end of
burner tube. The current is applied to the electrodes, the mercury vapour and the passage of electrons through the vapour
establishes the UVR.
Ultra-VioletApparatus
The UV apparatus is grouped as follows:
1. Air-cooled lamps: Hanovia Alpine Sun Lamp, (High pressure vapour lamps) wavelength 253nm (short wavelength)
used in treatment of generalised skin conditions as acne and psoriasis.
• Emit ultraviolet, infrared, and visible light
• UVR produced falls within UV-B range • Mainly used to produce erythema and accompanying photochemical reactions
Tridymite formation.
4. • The heat produced inside the Burner or Quartz tube causes some of it to change to another form of silica called
TRIDYMITE. Tridymite is opaque to UVR. So output of the rays tends to fall. A variable resistance is included in the
burner circuit to increase the potential difference across the burner & intensity of the current.
2. Water-cooled lamps: Kromayer lamp, wavelength at 366nm give both UVA and UVB, used for treating localised
lesions as pressure areas, ulcers, and sinuses in open areas. It is a water cooled mercury vapor lamp. Eliminates the danger
of an IRR burn. The distilled water is circulated in the jacket. The purpose of which is to absorb the IRR. After the use of
the lamp, the water circulation should be continued for 5min after the burner is switched off in order to cool the lamp.
Tap water has the disadvantage that it contains Salts & Other Impurities which may deposit on the quartz window.
Care of mercury vapor lamp. It must be kept dry. It should not be turned on & off more frequently. After 1000 hrs of use the
burner must be renewed. The burner of an air cooled lamp should be cleaned regularly with absolute alcohol. The burner
should not be touched with fingers. After every 8hrs of use the distilled water should be renewed. Advantage &
Disadvantage of Mercury Vapor Lamp • It used for general UV irradiation. • The spectrum contains a large proportion of
short UVR which are undesirable for the general treatment
5.
6. 3. Fluorescent Tubes: The modern treatment methods often require the use of Long UV without short UV. So to meet
these criteria the fluorescent tubes are used. These are similar to the tubes used for lighting. Each tube is about 120cms long.
• It is made of a type of glass which allows long UV to pass. The output proportion of this is mainly of Long UV, Few IRR
& some Short UV. It is mainly used for General Irradiation for individual or in Group.
4. Theraktin Tunnel : Theraktin lamp consists of a number of fluorescent tubes each with a parabolic reflector
incorporated into a semi-circular tunnel. The wavelength between 290 and 350nm (UVA long) used in treating affecting
large areas. This provides an even irradiation to patients. It allows treatment of the whole body in 2 halves. 2 IRR elements
are included in order to keep the patient warm during treatment. All of the lamps should be positioned at least 18’’ from the
patient Penetration of the UV Rays. UVA – Dermis level. UVB – Deep Epidermis Physiological effects of UVR .
5. PUVA : psoralens combines the use of oral or topical Psoralens (P) and Ultraviolet- A radiation (UVA) = PUVA. PUVA
or photochemotherapy is a type of ultraviolet radiation treatment(phototherapy) used for severe skin diseases. PUVA is a
combination treatment which consists of Psoralens (P) and then exposing the skin to UVA (long wave ultraviolet radiation).
PUVA (psoralen and ultraviolet A radiation) treatment has been used for decades to treat severe psoriasis. In this
"combination" therapy, the psoralen, taken internally, acts as a skin sensitizer. The "sensitized" skin affected by psoriasis
can then be treated by ultraviolet A radiation.
The most common short-term side effects of PUVA are nausea, itching and redness of the skin. Drinking milk or ginger
ale, taking ginger supplements or eating while taking oral psoralen may prevent nausea.
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7. The UVR physiological effects may be divided into 2 groups:
1. Local: Effects which produced locally in the area.
2. General: Results from a widespread Irradiation
Local effects of UVR
1. ERYTHEMA : It is reddening of the skin. First observable effect of UV Irradiation. It cause chemical action
which result in IRRITATION & DESTRUCTION of cells. This causes liberation of “H”-substance which
produce the TRIPLE RESPONSE. The erythema is regarded as an inflammatory reaction stimulated by the
UVR.
2.PIGMENTATION / TANNING It is thought that the UVR stimulates Melanocyte & Accelerates the production of
melanin pigment. Pigmentation commonly follows an erythemal reaction. It varies with the dosage of UVR & the
different individuals.
8. 3.THICKENING OF EPIDERMIS UVR provokes an increased reproduction of keratinocytes. This leads to
thickening of epidermis which acts does acts a protection against the rays. So longer doses are required to
repeat an ERYTHEMAL reaction.
4. DESQUAMATION / PEELING It is the CASTING OFF of dead cells from the surface of the skin. The
desquamation is proportional to the intensity of the erythema. The peeling results in reduction / loss of the
increased resistance to the rays.
5. ANTIBIOTIC EFFECT Destructive effects of ultraviolet radiation include the destruction of viruses, bacteria,
and other small organisms on the skin surface such as FUNGI commonly found in wounds. (Effect of UVB).
10. General effects of UVR
1. VITAMIN D PRODUCTION : In the presence of UVB, converts 7-Dehydrocholestrol into Vitamin – D
through chemical reaction. Vitamin D is required to assist in the absorption of calcium and phosphorous
from the intestine to blood stream.
2. THE ESOPHYLACTIC EFFECT General UVA Irradiation Stimulates reticuloendothelial system leads to
ingestion of bacteria & produce antibodies against bacteria & toxins. So the resistance of the body to
infection is increased & this being known as esophylactic effect.
3. GENERAL TONIC EFFECT It is being claimed that because of General UV Irradiation has a General
tonic effect, Appetite & sleep being improved . Nervousness & irritability decrease.
11. Therapeutic Effects of UVR The principle therapeutic uses of UVR are of Skin Diseases
1. PSORIASIS: It is a skin condition which presents localized Thick Pink / Red plaques, sharply demarcated & covered
with silvery scales. In this state the aim of UVR irradiation is to decrease the DNA synthesis in the cells of the skin & to
improve the skin condition
2. ACNE VULGARIS Acne is also a skin condition which presents Pustules, Papules formed by blocking of sebaceous
pores & hair follicles affecting mainly the face, chest & back. Using UVR is aiming to produce desquamation to open the
blocked pores and hair follicles.
3. ECZEMA It is an inflammatory response in the skin associated with oedema. The patient suffers marked itching with
redness, scaling, vesciles & exudation of serum on the skin.
4. CHRONIC INFECTION & INFECTED WOUNDS Infected wounds such as Ulcers Pressure Sores Surgical Incisions are
often treated with high doses of UVR. The aim of UVR irradiation is to destroy the surface bacteria, remove the (slough)
infected material & promote repair.
5. VITILIGO It is a condition in which destruction of melanocytes in local areas causes white patches to appear on the
skin.
12. 6. NON INFECTED WOUNDS The aim of UVR is to stimulate the growth of granulation tissue & speed up repair.
7. INCIPIENT PRESSURE AREAS UVR may be used to prevent pressure areas from breaking down
8. COUNTER IRRITATION It is used to produce a strong counter irritation effect over the site of DEEP SEATE PAIN.
9. PROTECTION FOR HYPERSENSITIVE SKIN Polymorphic light eruption is the commonest of photodermatoses
10. VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY Vitamin D3 is formed in skin by the action of UVB and C on 7-dehydrocholesterol.
11. MILD HYPERTENSION The general (whole body) suberythemal doses of UVB can significantly lower blood pressure
12. PRURITUS The intractable and serious itching that can occur due to raised bile acid level in biliary cirrhosis or uraemia.
Contraindication of UVR
1. Pulmonary Tuberculosis
2. Severe cardiac disturbances
3. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
4. Severe Diabetes 5. Dermatological Conditions
6. Known Photosensitivity.
13. 7. Photosensitizing medication
8. Deep x – Ray therapy.
9. Acute Febrile illness
10. Recent skin grafts.
11. Porphyrias, Pellagra, Sarcoidosis, Xeroderma pigmentosum, Acute psoriasis
12. Renal and hepatic insufficiencies, Hyperthyroidism, Generalized dermatitis
13. Advanced arteriosclerosis, Acute eczema, Herpes simplex, Hypersensitivity to sunlight
Dangers
• Shock: the machine should be earthed and the main power cord insulation intact.
• Eyes: it is important to protect the eyes of both patient and therapist from scattered and reflected radiations. The patient
should wear goggles even when not facing the source of radiations. The physiotherapist should be aware of the
cumulative effect of UVR through the day. • Over dosage: to avoid long exposure to UVR, use an accurate timing device
especially for periods over about 1 minute. Overlap of doses may lead to burn.
• In case of an accidental overdose infrared radiation may be given to the area in an attempt to increase local circulation
and thereby disperse the histamine-like substance that produces the erythema.
• Sensitization: a number of drugs and some foods in few patients can alter the effect of UVR and cause sensitivity.