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Is photodynamic therapy (pdt) for acne a permanent cure or will the acne come back?

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No Cure: After a number of treatment sessions, photodynamic therapy (pdt) will reduce the number and size of acne lesions, and some patients will have almost complete clearance. However, the acne may return.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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