title: [Photodynamic therapy: non-oncologic indications].
abstract: While efficacy of topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of superficial non-melanoma skin cancer is already well-proven by several controlled clinical trials, there are only a few controlled studies showing efficacy of PDT for non-oncologic skin disorders. This report provides information on the use of PDT for inflammatory skin disorders, disorders of the pilosebaceous unit, infections of the skin, sclerotic skin diseases and cosmetic indications.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Universität Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93042 Regensburg, Germany. sigrid.karrer@klinik.uni-regensburg.de
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karrer
authors.forename: R-M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Szeimies
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D007644:Darier Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D016773:Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Q000188:drug therapy; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D009335:Necrobiosis Lipoidica / Q000188:drug therapy; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D019310:Pseudolymphoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012060:Rejuvenation; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014860:Warts / Q000188:drug therapy