Research progress and directions in photodermatology / 中华皮肤科杂志

ABSTRACT

As an important subdiscipline of dermatology, photodermatology has developed rapidly in recent years. It is not only theoretical science of photodamage-related dermatoses, but also practical science of treatment of photodamage-related dermatoses. This article introduces the basis of photobiology, the pathogenesis of photodamage-related dermatoses, and research hotspots in sunscreens, and elaborates new progress in the clinical application of targeted phototherapy and home phototherapy, with a view to providing a theoretical basis and practical guidance for the treatment of photodamage-related dermatoses.