Photodynamic therapy with low-strength ALA, repeated applications and short contact periods (40-60 minutes) in acne, photoaging and vitiligo. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD [J Drugs Dermatol] Journal article | | Title | Photodynamic therapy with low-strength ALA, repeated applications and short contact periods (40-60 minutes) in acne, photoaging and vitiligo. | | Author(s) | Serrano G, Lorente M, Reyes M, Millán F, Lloret A, Melendez J, Navarro M, Navarro M | | Institution | Clínica Dermatológica Serrano,Valencia, Spain. gabriels@sesderma.com | | Source | J Drugs Dermatol 2009 Jun; 8(6):562-8. | | Abstract | Topical aminolevulinic acid (ALA) photodynamic therapy (PDT) is currently being used for the treatment of actinic keratosis of the face and scalp. This study reports the results obtained after three to four treatments with ALA-PDT in patients with acne (n=12), photoaging (n=8) and vitiligo (n=6). ALA was applied on large areas (e.g., full face) and at very low strengths (1-2%). Side effects were minimal and self-limited. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 19537381 |
|
|
| |
Advertise on this site.
| | |
|
