A Study for UV Protection Degree of Genital Protection Materials / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 766-770, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-191897
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Genital skin cancer is a potential side effect of phototherapy. Development of genital skin cancer lowers a patient's quality of life. However, there are no standards for genital protection during phototherapy.OBJECTIVE:
This study was designed to find adequate materials for genital protection.METHODS:
Eight common materials for genital protection were placed over an ultraviolet (UV) meter that was irradiated with UVA and narrowband UVB phototherapy units. The percentage of blocked UV was measured.RESULTS:
White and black cotton underwear, white and black polyester underwear, and surgical drapes did not allow the transmission of UVA and narrowband UVB light. But a surgical mask allowed about 15% transmission of UV light.CONCLUSION:
These results suggest that white and black cotton underwear, white and black polyester underwear and surgical drapes provide sufficient UV protection.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Phototherapy
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Polyesters
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Quality of Life
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Skin Neoplasms
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Ultraviolet Rays
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Surgical Drapes
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Light
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Masks
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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