Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology Volume c || Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia

✍ Scribed by Gold, Michael H.

• Book ID: 111982756
• Publisher: Springer New York
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 84 KB
• Edition: 2011
• Category: Article
• ISBN: 1441912983
• DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-1298-5_4

✦ 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.