Photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy (pdt) uses a drug, called a photosensitizer, and a light to kill cancer cells. Depending on the type of cancer, the drug is applied to the surface of the skin or injected. It can be used for certain cancers of the skin, esophagus, and lung. Studies are being done looking at the use of pdt for cancers of the head and neck, brain, and gastrointestinal tract.
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I am getting medical facials but would photodynamic therapy work better?
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What is the different between fractional laser and photodynamic therapy?
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Do you know if it is possible to use photodynamic therapy for klatskin tumor?
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Can you combine IPL with Photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses ?how many & is it done at same time ?
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Should i refrain from using differin (adapalene) gel while i'm on my photodynamic therapy (pdt) course?
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2nd Dr. Confirmed Diffuse Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Recommended PDT. What are results of photodynamic therapy. For AK. Am nervous.
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Can photodynamic therapy (pdt) reduce the looks of acne scars and pigmentation?
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According to last questions,i mean applying Photodynamic therapy on penis and stretch it with moving both sides to kill HPV every 2 seconds for 20 min?
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Is it normal for some pimples to appear after a photodynamic therapy treatment?
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What treatment is preferred treatment for diffuse actinic keratoses: Photodynamic Therapy/Laser/ or Chemical Peel for short recovery / no scaring?
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3 years ago I was diagnosed with HPV- Genital warts on penis.The doctor removed them instantly and prescribed Photodynamic therapy once a week for three weeks. I have not seen any new warts for 3 years. Yesterday I found small new one. New infection?
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Is photodynamic blue light therapy treatment for diffuse Actinic Keratosis good & what is Cosmetic results&Are patients generally happy w end result
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What are the five stages of therapy?
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