The use of ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation in the treatment of disease, usually of the skin. This is the part of the sun's spectrum that causes sunburn and tanning. Ultraviolet A, used in PUVA, is closer to visible light and less damaging than Ultraviolet B, which is ionizing.
    

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Enjoy the sun indoors with the Homesun / [ Hanovia Ltd.].

Perihel ultraviolet, infrared : brings health & the sun to your home / Perihel Limited.

Summer in Winter with the Vi-Tan ultra-violet home unit : helps you weather the weather / The Thermal Syndicate Ltd.

The new Alpine Sun and Kromayer quartz lamps : pioneers in 1905, the standard of the world today July 1924 / Hanovia Chemical & Mfg. Co.

Hanovia health lamps : sold through all good class chemists, electrical dealers and department stores / Hanovia.

Ultra-violet rays in general practice / by W. Annandale Troup.

Ondes courtes. Notice 110 / Établissements G. Duflot.

Actinotherapy for dental diseases / by F. Talbot.

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The new Alpine Sun and Kromayer quartz lamps : pioneers in 1905, the standard of the world today July 1924 / Hanovia Chemical & Mfg. Co.

Hanovia health lamps : sold through all good class chemists, electrical dealers and department stores / Hanovia.

Ultra-violet rays in general practice / by W. Annandale Troup.

Ondes courtes. Notice 110 / Établissements G. Duflot.

Actinotherapy for dental diseases / by F. Talbot.