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I Am Breast Feeding, Can I Have PDT?

asked 7 months ago by Angel Eyes in USA
Latest answer by Mitchel Goldman, MD
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Tags: breast feeding, interaction, risk

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 go a head?

3 answers to I Am Breast Feeding, Can I Have PDT?

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PDT while breastfeeding

While there has never been a study on the use of PDT with Levulan or Metvixia or Allumera in women who are breast feeding, it is hard to imagine that any of the topically applied products would penetrate into the blood stream to affect breast milk.
Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lasers in breastfeeding

Laser and light treatments, including PDT, have not been tested for safety in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Donna Bilu Martin, MD

Miami Beach Dermatologist
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Would Wait

I would not see a problem with the blue light part of PDT, but Levulan is a Category C drug. Generally, a Category C drug, translates to a " do not use" unless the risks outweigh the benefits position in the nursing realm. For that reason, and the assumption you desire PDT for cosmetic reasons, I would delay such treatment until after your baby has been weaned. Congratulations, and enjoy your little one.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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