British Photodermatology Group
Guidelines for dosimetry and calibration in ultraviolet radiation therapy: a report of a British Photodermatology Group workshop
Abstract
This report examines the dosimetry of ultraviolet (UV) radiation applied to dermatological treatments, and considers the definition of the radiation quantities and their measurement. Guidelines are offered for preferred measurement techniques and standard methods of dosimetry. The recommendations have been graded according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer classification of strength of recommendation and quality of evidence (summarized in Appendix 5).
Source and rights
Published by The British journal of dermatology, 2002. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- British Photodermatology Group
- Published
- 2002
- Applies to
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- The British journal of dermatology
- PubMed
- 12000370
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026
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