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Photodynamic Therapy Done Incorrectly?

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...

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Will Redness After Photodynamic Therapy Resolve on Its Own?

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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Face Redness After PDL For Rosacea?

I was diagnosed with rosacea, I had 2 PDL. I was prescribed rozex and it's been 6 weeks since I started. I was also given Doxycycline and till now...

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I Had Photodynamic Therapy About a Month Ago and Have Red Blotches That Actually Look Like Scars That Have Not Healed All over?

I cannot wear a short sleeve shirt as my arms look very unattractive.What could of gone wrong?

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