Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy for Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia
β Scribed by Richey, Donald F.
- Book ID
- 122817003
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 130 KB
- Volume
- 25
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0733-8635
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Photodynamic therapy is a proven effective treatment of actinically damaged skin cells, nonmelanoma skin cancers, and acne and other pilosebaceous conditions. As an agent for general facial rejuvenatin it has untapped potential. The current state of PDT therapy and future applications are discussed
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