While there is some evidence in the dermatology literature that PDT (photodynamic therapy) works, there are much more effective and cheaper alternatives. The pulsed dye laser is actually considerably more effective for the treatment of sebaceous gland hyperplasia. ( Incidentally, there are only two glands in... more
Blue Light Therapy for sebaceous hyperplasia?
I have tried blue light treatments with ALA applied 1 hour prior. There was improvement on sebaceous hyperplasia, but no lasting result. Freezing didn't work at all. Any suggestions? How many light treatments are safe, and how closely spaced is okay? Is once a week, for say 4 weeks, okay? Thanks!
2 answers to “Blue Light Therapy for sebaceous...”
A: Sebaceous hyperplasia
I have not found ALA with blue light effective for sebaceous hyperplasia. I feel very superficial electro-cautery gets great results. It is not a cure and the lesions will continue to grow, but it is an effective way of keeping them flat and its not expensive.
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