Subject

Lectures (hrs)

Total

(hrs)

% of Total

Phototherapy in dermatology:

Electromagnetic spectrum

1. PUVA:

• Pharmacology
• Mechanism of action
• Method of treatment
• Indications
• Instructions for patients
• Contraindications
• Side effects

2

2

15%

1. Narrow Band UVB:

• Theraputic spectrum
• Mechanism of action
• Indications
• Advantage of NB-UVB over PUVA

2

2

15%

LASERS in dermatology:

• Introduction
• Properties
• Classifications
• Indications

6

6

40%

Photodynamic therapy

• Mechanism of action
• Indications
• Side effects
• Precautions

2

2

10%

Electrosurgery in Dermatology

2

2

10%

Cryosurgery in Dermatology

2

2

10%

Total

16

16

100%