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Photodynamic Therapy vs Photo Therapy and Fotofacial?
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 me how phototherapy and photofacial and photodynamic therapy are different and recommend the best one of those treatments?
Thanks a lot.
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Photodynamic therapy PDT vs. Intense pulse light laser IPL
Photodynamic therapy otherwise known as PDT utilizes Levulan (levulinic acid, a naturally occurring breakdown compound of hemoglobin, part of red blood cells) and Blue light (~410nm wavelength). PDT is indicated by the FDA for actinic keratoses. There have been several published reports demonstrating efficacy for PDT for acne, aesthetic benefits, e.g. collagen production. Intense pulse light laser IPL or Photofacial laser utilizes focused, broad-spectrum light applied to the surface of the...
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Photofacial vs Photodynamic Therapy
Photofacial and IPL or intense pulsed light are nearly identical procedures. IPL and Photofacial employ a low energy laser that helps to remove red and brown imperfections from the skin such as spider veins and age spots and smooth fine lines. The downtime from IPL is generally minimal and most patients return to work right away. IPL is often performed in a series of treatments.
Photodynamic Therapy or PDT is akin to a supercharged version of IPL. In PDT, a chemical is applied to the...
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