Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic recurrent inflammatory disease.By regulating the function of T cells and related inflammation factors,ultraviolet rays (UV) exert a satisfactory therapeutic effect on atopic dermatitis.Because of distinct characteristics,different spectrum of UV is applicable to specific types of atopic dermatitis.Narrow-band UVB shows good efficacy and safety in the treatment of atopic dermatitis in childhood,and is considered to be the best choice for patients with chronic atopic dermatitis; UVA is the preferred choice for patients with acute atopic dermatitis,and 308-nm excimer laser is suitable for local lesions of atopic dermatitis.However,there has been no uniform standard for the dose and duration of UV irradiation in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Key words: Ultraviolet rays ; Dermatitis, atopic ; Therapeutic uses

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