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An In Vitro Approach to Photodynamic Therapy
Published on: August 17, 2018
Acne-photodynamic therapy with intra-lesional injection of 5-aminolevulinic acid
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine
|January 21, 2009
Abstract:
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment option for acne patients who fail to respond to conventional therapy. Although potent, we experience side effects such as erythema, exfoliation and dyspigmentation. In attempt to specify treatment and shorten the incubation time, we injected 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) to the individual lesion. The results of intralesional injection ILI-PDT and conventional PDT are compared in this study.
