Cutaneous effects and therapeutic uses of heat with emphasis on infrared radiation - 12/10/17
Abstract |
The adverse effects and therapeutic benefits of heat, specifically infrared radiation, on skin have received little attention. In this review we discuss the evidence indicating that heat and infrared radiation are not totally harmless, but that they may be involved in both photoaging andphotocarcinogenesis. We also review the clinical syndrome thought to be caused by infrared radiation and the therapeutic uses of both local heat and infrared radiation.
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Vol 20 - N° 2P1
P. 278-286 - février 1989 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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