Abstract
Patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a high prevalence of UV radiation-responsive skin diseases including psoriasis, pruritus, eosinophilic folliculitis and eczemas. On the other hand, UV has been shown to suppress T cell-mediated immune responses and to induce activation and replication of HIV. These developments have prompted clinicians and investigators to question whether phototherapy is safe for HlV-infected individuals. We have reviewed these issues and hereby provide a summary and critique of relevant laboratory and clinical evidence.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 234-237 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Photochemistry and Photobiology |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1996 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry