title: Successful treatment of refractory facial acne using repeat short-cycle ALA-PDT: Case study.
abstract: Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological disorder. Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT)-mediated with aminolevulinic acid (ALA) or methyl aminolevulinic acid (MAL) has been successfully used in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the feasibility of using a repeat weekly short-cycle ALA-PDT to treat severe facial acne lesions refractory to systemic retinoid and antibiotics.
authors: Shanghai Skin Diseases Hospital, Shanghai, China.
authors: Hui-Lin
authors: HL
authors: Ding
authors: Xiu-Li
authors: XL
authors: Wang
authors: Hong-Wei
authors: HW
authors: Wang
authors: Zheng
authors: Z
authors: Huang
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid