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Pol J Cosmetol 2017, 20(4): 320-326pl  Phototoxicity - description of the consequences and positive aspects of its useRadosław Balwierz 1/, Anita Sroka 1/, Beata Sarecka-Hujar 2/, Dominik Marciniak 3/, Magdalena Kolanko 1/, Zofia Dzierżewicz 1/ 1/ Wydział Ochrony Zdrowia, Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach 2/ Zakład Technologii Postaci Leku, Katedra Farmacji Stosowanej w Sosnowcu, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach 3/ Katedra i Zakład Technologii Postaci Leku, Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Odziałem Analityki Medycznej, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu Summary Photodermatoses is a group of skin disease having in common the occurrence or severity of symptoms by the influence of radiation emitted by the sun. Phototoxic reactions can be dangerous, carry a risk of severe symptoms and later complications, and are especially dangerous for unaware people who constantly take certain medicines or use different kinds of cosmetics, as well as for the uninformed clients of cosmetic treatments using laser or IPL. On the other hand, the use of modern photodynamic therapy can avoid the complications of treatment compared to obsolete methods. The aim of this work was to present possible phototoxic and photoallergic reactions that both physicians and cosmetologists may encounter especially during the summer and during light treatments. As well, an attempt to present phototherapy as an alternative to the treatment of certain dermatological conditions. Key words: photodermatoses, phototherapy, phytotoxicity, photoallergies |