Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of actinic keratosis
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
18221454
Abstract
The efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinate and methyl aminolevulinate in the treatment of actinic keratosis has been demonstrated in a large number of clinical studies over the last several years. Here, we recapitulate the major findings, comparing the various photosensitizers, light sources and therapeutic regimens, and present a retrospective analysis of 142 own cases treated with 259 PDTs. In addition, we also discuss the value of PDT in comparison with cryotherapy or 5-fluorouracil. The efficacy and the low risk of side effects of PDT have resulted in a high patient preference in clinical trials.
Date Issued
2008
Publication Type
Article
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Merk, Hans Friedrich | |
Braathen, Lasse Roger | |
von Felbert, Verena |
Additional Credits
Journal
Photochemistry and photobiology
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing
ISSN
0031-8655
ISBN
18221454
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