Therapeutic and Aesthetic Uses of Photodynamic Therapy Part five of a five-part series: ALA-PDT and MAL-PDT What Makes Them Different.
The use of photodynamic therapy has increased dramatically over the past several years. More clinicians are utilizing this therapy and additional indications for its use have become available. The photosensitizers that are utilized for this therapy differ and have been used differently over the past 10 years of our experience with photodynamic therapy. This manuscript examines the photosensitizers and the differences between them as well as reviews the literature on photosensitizers.
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Michael H
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Medical Director, Gold Skin Care Center and The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, Nashville, Tennessee.