Ultraviolet irradiation in systemic lupus erythematosus: friend or foe?

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The long established notion that UV irradiation is always harmful to patients with systemic lupus erythematosus has been challenged by some recent reports of benefit using a form of phototherapy with UV-A1. In the review we discuss the different types of UV radiation, the links between certain forms of such radiation and clinical manifestations and consider the mechanisms involved

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