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Photodynamic Therapy with Blended Conducting Polymer/Fullerene Nanoparticle Photosensitizers
Published on: October 28, 2015
[PDT panoramic view. Principle, photosensitizers, light sources and validated indications in dermatology]
1Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Saint Louis, 1 avenue Claude Vellefaux 75475 Paris cedex 10, France.
Introduction:
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) combines the use of a topical sensitizer and its excitation with a light of appropriate wavelength. Its use in dermatooncology has been possible in France in 2006 when the methyl ester ALA or Metvixia® got approved.
Objective:
To provide a panoramic view of validated indications of PDT in oncodermatology.
Method:
This work is based on the review of the literature as well as available guidelines or recommendation on PDT in dermatology.
Results:
Standardized protocols and results of the main clinical trials are given for the three major indications in dermatology: actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma and Bowen disease.
Conclusion:
PDT has its role to play in the treatment of multiple superficial carcinomas and cutaneous precancerous lesions and its main advantage resides in its optimal healing.
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