Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an emerging treatment for acne that involves the use of a photosensitizer in combination with a light source and oxygen. Methods: We performed a systematic review of the literature and critically evaluated the studies.

2024年2月1日 · Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has already shown encouraging results in the treatment of acne in adult patients, with good aesthetic results compared to other therapies and few side effects. However, its use is still not standardized in the pediatric population. On this topic, we report our experience with PDT in a young patient affected by dorsal ...

2021年8月21日 · Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as an effective new treatment for acne, involving the use of photosensitizers in combination with light and oxygen. The mechanism of PDT action is considered to reduce sebum excretion and the colonization of Cutibacterium acnes, while its immunomodulatory effects has also been described.

2023年3月1日 · ALA-PDT plays a therapeutic role in all four major pathogenesis of acne, and is suitable for moderate to severe acne and scar-prone acne, especially for patients who cannot tolerate or refused systemic antibiotics and isotretinoin.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been extensively studied and found to be effective treatment modality for acne lesions. However, more RCTs are needed to establish standard guidelines regarding concentrations and incubation period of photosensitizers and optimal parameters of …

2023年6月26日 · Both the 2021 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence acne guidelines and the 2018 British Association of Dermatologists’ PDT guidelines include PDT as an option to consider for acne in those aged 18 and older and if other treatments are ineffective, not tolerated or contraindicated.

Light-based treatments and photodynamic therapy (PDT) using topical precursors of porphyrins are off-label alternative treatments for acne vulgaris, with their own advantages and disadvantages. To date, there is no consensus on PDT methodology and parameters.

2021年10月1日 · Photodynamic therapy with methyl aminolevulinate (MAL-PDT) is an effective treatment of acne vulgaris, but is associated with side effects. We performed a prospective randomized split-face study aimed at optimizing MAL-PDT treatment.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an energy-based treatment shown to be safe in acne vulgaris, although the mechanism of action of PDT in acne is incompletely understood. This review summarizes the clinical features of and treatment efficacy in acne patients treated with PDT.

2023年6月26日 · Both the 2021 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence acne guidelines and the 2018 British Association of Dermatologists’ PDT guidelines include PDT as an option to consider for acne...