Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of actinic keratosis

Stritt, Andrea; Merk, Hans Friedrich; Braathen, Lasse Roger; von Felbert, Verena (2008). Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of actinic keratosis. Photochemistry and photobiology, 84(2), pp. 388-98. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Publishing 10.1111/j.1751-1097.2007.00276.x

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The efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinate and methyl aminolevulinate in the treatment of actinic keratosis has been demonstrated in a large number of clinical studies over the last several years. Here, we recapitulate the major findings, comparing the various photosensitizers, light sources and therapeutic regimens, and present a retrospective analysis of 142 own cases treated with 259 PDTs. In addition, we also discuss the value of PDT in comparison with cryotherapy or 5-fluorouracil. The efficacy and the low risk of side effects of PDT have resulted in a high patient preference in clinical trials.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Further Contribution)
Division/Institute:	04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Paediatric Medicine
UniBE Contributor:	Stritt, Andrea Christina
ISSN:	0031-8655
ISBN:	18221454
Publisher:	Blackwell Publishing
Language:	English
Submitter:	Anette van Dorland
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2013 15:03
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2022 14:19
Publisher DOI:	10.1111/j.1751-1097.2007.00276.x
PubMed ID:	18221454
Web of Science ID:	000253747000018
URI:	https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/27247 (FactScience: 105153)