Photodynamic Therapy Questions & Answers

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Can this treatment be used for folliculitis?
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Can photodynamic therapy be used to treat folliculitis on the face and bikini area along with ingrown hairs and inflamation ?

Sun spots, age spots and hydroquinone
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If I have used hydroquinone directly on age spots, which has only stung and made them darker. Have I damaged my skin? Can I do laser to remove the spots? What would you recommend?

What is the best light source for PDT?
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I have several different physicians wanting to use different types of lasers to activate the PDT and I'm not sure if the light source will make some sort of difference.

How is Levulan involved with Photodynamic Therapy?
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Is Levulan a brand name of photodynamic therapy? What is it exactly?

What is the healing time associated with photodynamic therapy?
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My dermatologist has diagnosed me with basal cell skin cancers on my face and wanted me to do Carak Cream. I was then told about PDT . What is the healing time as compared to Carak Cream? What do I expect?

Are photodynamic therapy and intense pulse light therapy (IPL) the same?
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They sound very similar. What's the difference?

Does photodynamic therapy treat psoriasis?
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I have mild to moderate psoriasis and would like to try treatment options other than internal medication. Is photo therapy effective, and what other options do I have>

How many treatments do I need with photodynamic therapy in order to get visible results?
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What is the general number of treatments one needs to undergo to see results with photodynamic therapy?