Chicago Photodynamic Therapy doctors

	Edward Lack, MD Chicago Dermatologist 2350 Ravine Way Suite 400, Glenview		3 answers
	Amy Taub, MD Lincolnshire Dermatologic Surgeon 275 Parkway Dr Suite 521, Lincolnshire		2 answers
	Keith A. Lopatka, MD Chicago Dermatologic Surgeon 1420 N. Renaissance Drive Suite 208, Park Ridge		2 answers
	Omeed Memar, MD, PhD Chicago Dermatologist 50 E. Washington Ave., Suite 200, Chicago		1 answer
	Otto Joseph Placik, MD Chicago Plastic Surgeon 880 W Central Rd Suite 3100, Arlington Heights		1 answer

Recent Answers

Does Photodynamic Therapy Really Work for Acne and How Long Does It Last? I've tried everything: peels, antibiotics, microderm, topicals, but all of these only control my acne. So I'm really looking for a permanent solution.

A: Photodynamic therapy reduces severe acne

Photodynamic therapy reduces severe acne. Its actions are similar to aculane in that it reduces the size of oil glands and reduces oil production. The advantage is that it does not have the side effects of acutane.

Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

How Does Dusa Photodynamic Therapy Work? I had the procedure done today for my acne. The doctor and staff members did not an adequate job telling me exactly what was going on. They gave me an info sheet 4 weeks ago, but did not say much to me for the initial treatment day. Levulan kerastick solution was placed on my face for 30 mins. Then, I was told to rinse it of,not wash it of. Following the rinse, I was placed under the light for 5 mins. Is 5 mins a good time? Also, my face has yet to start peeling or gotten red. Is that normal?

A: Photodynamic therapy for acne causes redness for 1-2 days

Photodynamic therapy for acne causes redness for 1-2 days. The intensity of photodynamic therapy can be increased by leaving the chemical on for a longer period of time or by increasing the intensity of the laser.

Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

How Long Should I Wait to Get Photo Dynamic Therapy? Hi and thank you for any time given to my question. I was on accutane for 2 months straight 40mgs for 160pound male then 60mgs the second month. My dermatologist took me off the drug for 2 months until I got looked at by another doc who dismissed my problem a blood test showed. My derm put me back on the drug I went back on for about 2-3 weeks 60mgs. Until I stopped for about a week then took 2 days more and stopped today because I worry about getting side effects. So should I wait half as long?

A: Photodynamic therapy for acne can follow acutane by 6 months

Photodynamic therapy for acne can follow acutane by 6 months. Photodynamic therapy works by decreasing the size of oil glands and their oil production and has a low incidence of scarring.

Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist