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Article: Treatment of sebaceous gland hyperplasia by photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid and a blue light source or intense pulsed light source.(ARTICLES)
- Article from:
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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Abstract
Treatment of SGH by ALA-PDT with Blue Light Source or Intense Pulsed Light Activation. Sebaceous gland hyperplasia (SGH) lesions often present as a sign of photoaging and have proven difficult to treat. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective treatment option. Twelve patients with SGH received PDT with 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA, Levulan[R] Kerastick[R], DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc) photosensitizing agent topically applied with a 30- to 60-minute drug incubation period. Patients received either 405-420 nm blue light (ClearLight[TM] PhotoClearing System, CureLight, Lumenis) for 15 minutes or intense pulsed light (IPL), 500-1,200 nm and 550 nm cut-off ...