Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology

Description

Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology is the first book to cover global research on photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the management of skin disease. Although a relatively young procedure, PDT has enjoyed increased popularity during the last ten years. As research has grown, two distinct routes have appeared: the United States model and the European one, each focusing on different uses and photosensitizers. Dr. Gold has assembled the world’s experts on PDT to create a book that concisely covers every use and photosensitizer available around the world and includes comprehensive coverage of both of the FDA-approved photosensitizers in the United States, all the while carefully differentiating between off-label and FDA-approved uses of photodynamic therapy. Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology emphasizes how to integrate PDT into practice. Toward this end, it is organized by disease category, with each chapter providing a systematic discussion of indications, PDT approaches from country to country, common side effects, prognosis as well as the underlying science. The book will be of value to dermatologists seeking a state-of-the-art review of PDT around the world, the latest in its clinical uses, and guidance on how to incorporate PDT into clinical practice. Front Matter....Pages i-x History of Photodynamic Therapy....Pages 1-4 Aminolevulinic Acid: Actinic Keratosis and Photorejuvenation....Pages 5-29 5-Aminolevulinic Acid: Acne Vulgaris....Pages 31-45 Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia....Pages 47-51 Photodynamic Therapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa....Pages 53-60 Topical Methyl Aminolevulinate Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis....Pages 61-75 Methyl Aminolevulinate in Skin Cancers....Pages 77-82 Methyl Aminolevulinate: Photorejuvenation....Pages 83-90 Photodynamic Therapy of Acne....Pages 91-96 Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Verrucae, Condylomata Acuminata, and Molluscum Contagiosum Lesions....Pages 97-103 Photodynamic Therapy and Inflammatory Disorders....Pages 105-122 Photodynamic Therapy for Other Uses....Pages 123-138 Chemoprevention of Skin Cancer with Photodynamic Therapy....Pages 139-147 Fluorescence-Guided Photodynamic Therapy....Pages 149-159 How I Perform ALA-Photodynamic Therapy in My Practice....Pages 161-172 How We Perform Photodynamic Therapy MAL in Clinical Practice....Pages 173-180 The Future of Photodynamic Therapy....Pages 181-192 Back Matter....Pages 193-205