We know the destructive power of UV rays. However, ultraviolet (also known as ultraviolet) light, when used in specific doses, heals many serious diseases and helps you recover faster. Lamp irradiation is performed, among others, by in the case of skin diseases, respiratory diseases and in convalescence.

Ultraviolet irradiationhas been used in medicine and rehabilitation for years. The sun is a natural source of invisibleultraviolet radiation . For therapeutic purposes, we use artificially generated ultraviolet.Ultravioletdoes not have a thermal effect (i.e. it does not heat), but it has a powerful biological effect. It accelerates metabolism, improves bone mineralization, stimulates the endocrine glands, improves oxygen metabolism, lowers high blood pressure, and has a positive effect on the hematopoietic system.

Before irradiation, it is necessary to perform a bioassay that will determine the radiation dose that can be used.

For total irradiation, sub-threshold doses are used (you do not feel them), with the initial time not exceeding 2-4 minutes for the back and front surfaces of the body. They are performed in a series of 12-18 treatments every day or every other day. After such a series, you should take a 3-4-week break. Local irradiation is performed on strictly defined and limited places, using subliminal or erythema doses. UV irradiation is performed with quartz lamps. If there is no referral from a doctor under the National He alth Fund, one treatment costs from PLN 12.

Indications for UV irradiation

  • skin diseases (acne vulgaris)
  • furunculosis
  • soft tissue inflammation
  • alopecia areata
  • trophic ulcers, difficult-to-heal wounds
  • psoriasis
  • respiratory diseases (diseases of the throat and nose, chronic bronchitis, asthma), ENT diseases
  • rheumatic diseases (rheumatism of soft tissues, degenerative diseases of large joints)
  • in convalescent states
  • underactive endocrine glands
  • difficult growthbony
  • prevention of rickets
Important

The skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation varies. It can be increased by certain chemicals and drugs: antibiotics (especially from the tetracycline group), antidiabetic drugs, sedatives, barbiturates, salicylates, St. John's wort preparations, synthetic vitamin A. Also remember that earlier exposure to infrared radiation (e.g. Solux lamp) intensifies the skin reaction .

Contraindications to UV irradiation

  • malignant neoplasms
  • active pulmonary tuberculosis
  • skin diseases with increased reaction to ultraviolet radiation
  • febrile illness
  • hyperthyroidism
  • diabetes
  • increased excitability of the autonomic nervous system
  • tendency to bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract
  • atherosclerosis with significant hypertension, decreased blood pressure
  • focal infections
  • pernicious anemia
  • circulatory failure
  • RA in the period of treatment with gold preparations
  • epilepsy
Important

Ultraviolet radiation has three ranges:

  • UVA accounts for over 95% of total ultraviolet radiation energy;
  • UVB causes an erythematous reaction, i.e. a tan. The intensity of this reaction depends on the intensity of the emission of the radiation source, the exposure time, the distance from the radiation source and the individual's sensitivity to light. UVB radiation initiates the synthesis of vitamin D3;
  • UVC does not normally reach Earth.
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