title: The successful use of ALA-PDT in the treatment of recalcitrant molluscum contagiosum.
abstract: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) has been shown to be safe and effective for a variety of skin concerns. The case report described is the first successfully documented use of ALA/PDT in the therapy of recalcitrant molluscum contagiosum in HIV-positive individuals.
authors.affiliation: Gold Skin Care Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37215, USA.
authors.forename: Michael H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Gold
authors.forename: Molly M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Boring
authors.forename: Tancy M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Bridges
authors.forename: Virginia L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Bradshaw
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid