title: Photodynamic therapy in dermatology: an update on applications and outcomes.
abstract: Photodynamic therapy is a relatively new and rapidly evolving therapeutic option in dermatology. Initially used for the treatment of actinic damage and nonmelanotic skin cancer, more recent work indicates efficacy in the treatment of a wide range of conditions, such as acne, infectious processes, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and photorejuvenation, among others. This article provides a comprehensive review of applications and outcomes that use topical photodynamic therapy in the treatment of dermatologic disease.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Mollie.maccormack@lahey.org
authors.forename: Mollie A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: MacCormack
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents