title: The use of photodynamic therapy for treatment of acne vulgaris.
abstract: Current topical and most oral therapies for acne vulgaris have limited efficacy, especially in moderate to severe cases. Photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid and recently methyl aminolevulinate has been shown to be a safe and effective modality for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Consensus guidelines suggest that 30 to 60 minutes is sufficient 5-aminolevulinic acid contact time before photoactivation with blue light, red light, yellow light, broadband light, halogen, or pulsed dye laser devices. An average of three treatment can yield significant long-term improvement.
authors.affiliation: Center for Cosmetic Enhancement, 2925 Aventura Boulevard, Suite 205, Aventura, FL 33180-3108, USA. nestormd@admcorp.com
authors.forename: Mark S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Nestor
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012627:Sebaceous Glands / Q000187:drug effects / Q000528:radiation effects
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid