Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 2011-01-01

Successful treatment of refractory facial acne using repeat short-cycle ALA-PDT: Case study

Hui-Lin Ding, Xiu-Li Wang, Hong-Wei Wang, Zheng Huang, Hui-Lin Ding, Xiu-Li Wang, Hong-Wei Wang, Zheng Huang

Index: Photodiagnosis Photodyn. Ther. 8 , 343-346, (2011)

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Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological disorder. Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT)-mediated with aminolevulinic acid (ALA) or methyl aminolevulinic acid (MAL) has been successfully used in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the feasibility of using a repeat weekly short-cycle ALA-PDT to treat severe facial acne lesions refractory to systemic retinoid and antibiotics.