Photodynamic Therapy

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Is Photodynamic Therapy Covered by Insurance? 9 answers

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Is Photodynamic Therapy a Good Acne and Rosacea Treatment? 6 answers

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...
acne rosacea before

Does Photodynamic Therapy Really Work for Acne and How Long Does It Last? 6 answers

I've tried everything: peels, antibiotics, microderm, topicals, but all of these only control my acne. So I'm really looking for a permanent...
before female acne longevity

Photodynamic Therapy Done Incorrectly? 5 answers

I have had the Levulan with IPL treatment 3 times over the last three years. The first two times were by the same office and my face reacted the same...
technique after redness

What Does Blu U Light Treatment Cost? 5 answers

Do you only have this treatment once or is it usually a package? What's the cost range?
costs before blu-u

Will Levulan Give Me a Good Cosmetic Result? 5 answers

My dermatologist recommended Levulan with blue light for sun damage. Can I also expect a good all-over result for wrinkles, evening skin tone, and...
before sun damage candidate

What is Photodynamic Therapy? 4 answers

How is this used in skincare?
before definition

Best Treatment for Actinic Keratoses, Fine Lines, and Sun Damage? 4 answers

I have multiple actinic keratoses, fine lines, and sun damage on my arms. I am 38 and very fair skinned. My super toned arms used to be my best...
arms sun damage before actinic keratosis age 35-44 fine line

Is Photodynamic Therapy a Laser Treatment? 4 answers

What does photodynamic therapy mean and how does it work?  Is it like light treatment or laser treatment?
before laser

What Type of Lights Are Used for Blue Light Therapy? 4 answers

Are the lights intense? Is this kind of treatment known by any other names?
blue light before

How Long Should I Wait to Get Photo Dynamic Therapy? 4 answers

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...
before male face

Blue Light Therapy Price? 3 answers

Is blue light treatment ever covered by insurance?
blue light price before

Cost of Photodynamic Therapy? 3 answers

How much can I expect to pay for photodynamic therapy?
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Is Photodynamic Therapy a Good Choice for Pore Reduction? 3 answers

In 2004, I had Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) to treat acne. It dramatically reduced my pores. I now use Obagi NuDerm to keep my acne under control. My...
acne scars large pores after

Chemical Peel Vs. Photodynamic Therapy? 3 answers

I have mild acne on my face, and extremely large, VERY oily, and red pores on my nose. My general skin condition is also very patchy, dry and red in...
before comparison

Photodynamic Therapy to Remove Basal Cell Carcinoma? 3 answers

I have recently been diagnosed with nodular Basal cell carcinoma on my chest, 6 spots. I have had other basal removed and don't want anymore surgery....
before

Photodynamic Therapy for Fordyce Spots? 3 answers

Is Photodynamic therapy effective against fordyce spots on the upper lip? I saw a dermatologist about white bumps on my upper lip and she suggested...
upper lip before Fordyce spots

Photodynamic Treatment Useful Against Seborrhea? 3 answers

skin before

Had PDT One Month Ago, Now my Pores All over my Face Are Producing Tiny White Millias. 3 answers

Did I have an adverse reaction to PDT? Face is very dry.
after dry skin milia white pores

How Does Dusa Photodynamic Therapy Work? 3 answers

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...
after face acne scars

Does Photodynamic Therapy Permanently Minimize the Sebaceous Glands? 3 answers

Will photodynamic therapy permanently decrease the size of the sebaceous glands or is it only temporary?
before sebaceous gland permanent reduce

Can Photodynamic Therapy Be Used over Large Area of Body For Actinic Keratosis? 3 answers

I have actinic keratosis severly on my legs arms and chest and I am interested in PDT therapy. It is to the point where I want my whole body covered...
before candidate actinic keratosis body

Will Redness After Photodynamic Therapy Resolve on Its Own? 2 answers

I got a severe phototoxicty reaction when I had ALA Photodynamic therapy. 3 hours incubation, activated by omnilux re 633 for 10 minutes. I had...
redness after

Does Photodynamic Therapy Really Increase Collagen Production? 2 answers

According to an article published on Medline Plus in Oct. 08, "Photodynamic therapy appears to cause molecular-level changed in aging skin that...
collagen before

Photodynamic Therapy vs Photo Therapy and Fotofacial? 2 answers

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...
acne before comparison

Photodynamic Therapy to Eliminate Sebaceous Glands? 2 answers

I have extremely oily facial skin, and this has always bothered me very much. Are there any procedures that could permanently destroy some of the...
face skin before oily skin

Blackheads After Photodynamic Therapy 2 answers

I am a 39 year old female. Throughout my years, I've had bouts of acne flare ups that were always treatable. I started developing acne on my back and...
side effects after

Phototherapy for Speeding Up Open Wound Granulation? 2 answers

Following surgical removal of squamous cell carcinoma on my shin, my 2 inch diameter full-skin graft had to be partially removed at 31/2 weeks. Would...

What Kind of Anti-aging Benefits Does PDT Have if IPL is Used Instead of Blue Light? 2 answers

My dermatologist suggested PDT using IPL instead of Blue light to get rid of sun damage in my face and chest. Will that make my sun spots go away?...
before chest face sun damage comparison

Photodynamic Therapy After Fraxel Laser? 2 answers

Can I have PDT (Photodynamic Therapy) after a Fraxel and if so, when? How long do i have to wait?
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Reaction to the Levulan Treatment for DSAP on Arms 2 answers

I had a Levulan treatment for Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis (DSAP) on both my arms, and there was no reaction at all - not on the...
Bactrim DS after arms reaction actinic keratosis DSAP

I Am Breast Feeding, Can I Have PDT? 2 answers

Very interested in photodynamic therapy but am breast feeding (combined with weaning) a child of 11 months. Should I delay treatment or is it safe to...
before breast feeding interaction risk

How to Tell if Redness Are Scars from ALA-PDT Treatment? 1 answer

I had an ALA(Aminolevulinic Acid)-PDT (Photodynamic therapy) treatment done and got a severe reaction with scabs and blisters. Some of the scabs and...
redness scar after

Photodynamic Therapy - How is It Different from Aramis? 1 answer

I am wonderding how is photodynamic therapy different from Aramis laser technology?  Which one would help prevent and also reduce acne scarring?
comparison

Sun Protection After BBL Phototherapy on Fair and Sensitive Skin? 1 answer

BBL has been recommended for me. I am 50 with very fair and sensitive skin. I can only use zinc oxide or sun avoidance as I am allergic to Paba or...
before

Photodynamic Therapy After Taking Accutane 1 answer

I am a 25-year-old female and I have acne on my face. I have tried lots of stuff for acne none worked. So about 2 years ago my derm put me on Accutane...
before age 25-34 female safety alternative effective

Is PDT with ALA Just for Oily Skin? 1 answer

I went into a MedSpa today to get a consultation on PDT with ALA for my acne and the aesthetician told me she doesn't recommend PDT/ALA treatment...
before oily skin

Skin Didn't Respond to PDT for Back Acne 1 answer

I recently underwent PDT with Levulan (60 min) and Blu-U (9 mins) for back acne. Why does my skin not feel burned or appear red?

PDL on Spider Angioma (w/ Immune Suppressants)? 1 answer

Would PDL Treatment on my Spider Angioma Be Effective, As I Am on Immune Suppressants ?
before spider angioma immune

Photodynamic Therapy for Acne - Carried out Correctly? No Reaction/response, No Redness and Peeling, is This Normal? 1 answer

Hello, I have had photodynamic therapy performed this week. The procedure was carried out as follows:45 minutes of ALA being applied to face in 5...
after acne 1 week post-op normal redness peeling

I Am Booked for PDT in 2 Months Time, Whats the Average Incubation Time for Levulan with Blu Light? 1 answer

I am female, fair skinned, prone to broken veins & have uneven redness in my skin tone, never had acne or any other complaints, I've tried...
before redness duration
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