Photodynamic therapy – current indications and effectiveness in particular premalignant and malignant skin diseases

Małgorzata Mackiewicz-Wysocka

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Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii

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Photodynamic therapy – current indications and effectiveness in particular premalignant and malignant skin diseases

Małgorzata Mackiewicz-Wysocka

Post Dermatol Alergol 2007; XXIV, 3: 127–132

Online publish date: 2007/06/22

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Although the concept of combining light with a photosensitizing agent for the treatment of disease states has been around for centuries, the understanding of mechanisms of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and the rapid development of PDT strategies have been enhanced over the past few years. PDT is a promising modality for the management of various tumours and non-malignant diseases. PDT is a well-established treatment modality which has been mainly shown to be effective for dermato-oncological conditions like: actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, Bowen’s disease and squamous cell carcinoma. This review summarizes the current status for topical PDT.

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Photodynamic therapy – current indications and effectiveness in particular premalignant and malignant skin diseases

Małgorzata Mackiewicz-Wysocka

photodynamic therapy, actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, Bowen’s disease, squamous cell carcinoma