ALA Photodynamic Therapy

[avinav]

I have heard lot about ALA Photodynamic Therapy and it says to treat acne.Has anyone tried it,how it really works.

[Dr.Deepak]

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a modern light therapy for the treatment of sun damaged skin, Actinic Keratoses and mild to moderate acne. PDT-ALA involves the application of aminolevulinic acid (ALA), a photosensitizing agent, followed by light exposure from an appropriate light source, to activate the ALA and destroy the biological targets that cause acne.

[matt47]

Can a Photodynamic therapy used in the treatment of skin cancer ? I heard some news. Any complications ?

[Zenisha]

yea many dermatologist use Photodynamic therapy for skin cancer treatment, but i guess it depends on your skin type. not every skin cancer is treated.

[Dr.Deepak]

Here is the link :
http://dermatalk.com/blogs/skincare/how-is-photodynamic-therapy-performed/