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Ultraviolet Therapy Jennifer L. Doherty-Restrepo, MS, ATC, LAT Entry-Level Master Athletic Training Education Program PET 4995: Therapeutic Modalities Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) Electromagnetic spectrum (2000 to 4000 ?) Divided into three ranges: UV-A = Near UV (3200 to 4000 ?) Little or no physiologic effect UV-B = Middle UV (2900 to 3200 ?) Sunburn and age-related skin changes UV-C = Far UV (2000 to 2900 ?) Bactericidal Ultraviolet Radiation Most likely to be used UV-B or UV-C UVR depth of penetration is 1 to 2 mm Physiologic effects are superficial Used to treat various skin disorders Effect on Cells UVR causes chemical excitation of cells Results in alteration of cell biochemistry and cellular metabolism Affects synthesis of DNA and RNA Protein and enzyme production is altered, which may result in cell death Effects on Skin Epidermis Keratinocytes, which provide fibrous protective protein of skin Dermis Papillary layer - rich blood supply Reticular layer - heavy connective tissue containing fibroblasts, histocytes, and mast cells Effects on Skin: Erythema Generalized response to UVR exposure Reddening of skin Acute inflammatory reaction End results: Erythema - sunburn Pigmentation - tanning Increased epidermal thickness Effects on Skin: Photosensitization Process in which a person becomes overly sensitive to UVR Acute effects of UVR exposure may be exacerbated if certain chemicals or medications are present on skin (or in body) Effects on Skin: Tanning Increase of pigmentation Protective mechanism activated by UVR exposure Increase of melanin Pigment responsible for darkening skin Melanin functions as a biologic filter of UVR By scattering radiation By absorbing UVR By dissipating absorbed energy as heat Effects on Skin: Tanning Artificial Tanning - manufacturers claim tanning beds produce only UV-A Production of UV-A is largely unregulated Effects of long-term exposure to UV-A are unknown Effects on Skin: Long-term Premature aging of