title: Photodynamic therapy: practical cosmetic applications.
abstract: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been used in the treatment of a variety of benign and malignant cutaneous conditions. More recently, it has been used to enhance the results of skin rejuvenation procedures. The purpose of this article is to review the current practical applications of PDT in a cosmetic practice.
authors.affiliation: Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC 20037, USA.
authors.forename: Tina S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Alster
authors.forename: Sharleen St
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Surin-Lord
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012060:Rejuvenation / Q000502:physiology*; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics