Photodynamic Therapy Q & A

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What does photodynamic therapy mean and how is it used?

Asked by Anonymous | 352 days ago | 0 Answers

Is photodynamic therapy a laser treatment?

What does photodynamic therapy mean and how does it work?  Is it like light treatment or laser...
Asked by Rachelle from Clarendon Hills, IL | 259 days ago | 0 Answers

Photodynamic therapy - how is it different from photo therapy and fotofacial?

I want to try a "photo" treatment for my acne, but I don't know how they are different or which one works best on acne.  Can someone tell me how phototherapy and photofacial and photodynamic therapy are different and recommend the...
Asked by billieboy74 from Athens, GA | 259 days ago | 0 Answers

Photodynamic therapy vs. Efudex - which is better for treatment of actinic keratosis?

Photodynamic therapy vs. Efudex - which is better for treatment of actinic keratosis? I've seen some horrible looking pics posted on the internet from patients that had horrific responses to treatment with FU-5 - they said the pain,...
Asked by Greg Adrian | 113 days ago | 0 Answers

Photodynamic Therapy - how is it different from Aramis?

I am wonderding how is photodynamic therapy different from Aramis laser technology?  Which one would help prevent and also reduce acne...
Asked by Joyce | 17 days ago | 0 Answers

Fraxel vs Photodynamic Therapy: Which is better for acne/acne scars?

I'm a 38-year-old Mexican female suffering from cystic acne since 2 years ago. I was given cortisone injections, but it left some wide pits. Doxycycline and spironalacton are currently keeping the cysts at bay, but I'm still getting occasional...
Asked by auntylizzy | 29 days ago | 3 Answers

Is there one laser treatment that can treat multiple skin problems?

One laser (or IPL) alone ok to remove 3 different things? Can one laser (or IPL) alone cover: age spots, spider veins and wrinkles on hands? Or it's a different laser for each...
Asked by Rosedala | 164 days ago | 2 Answers

What is the best laser acne treatment?

I am really close to deciding on professional acne treatment like a laser. is there a laser that you recommend best for acne...
Asked by Greta, Scotia, NY | 293 days ago | 2 Answers

Photodynamic therapy - is this a good acne and rosacea treatment?

I have tried a few treatments for my acne and rosacea but nothing has worked very well so far and someone in an acne chatroom I go to suggested I try photodynamic therapy with amnio...something acid.  First of all, what the -bleep- is...
Asked by Kipper26 from Stamford, CT | 352 days ago | 1 Answer

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