Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology Volume 11E1 || Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Verrucae, Condylomata Acuminata, and Molluscum Contagiosum Lesions

✍ Scribed by Gold, Michael H.

• Book ID: 111887795
• Publisher: Springer New York
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 142 KB
• Edition: 2011
• Category: Article
• ISBN: 1441912983
• DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-1298-5_10

✦ Synopsis

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 in detail in this exciting new volume. Throughout, the focus is on evidence-based clinical uses of PDT, including pretreatment regimens, avoidance and management of complications, and posttreatment suggestions.