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Does Photodynamic Therapy Really Increase Collagen Production?
According to an article published on Medline Plus in Oct. 08, "Photodynamic therapy appears to cause molecular-level changed in aging skin that increase collagen production".
When I asked a local dr. about this, she said Light-Activated Therapy is only being used on cancer patients. It makes sense that collagen production is the key. What are your comments?
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busyindc in winston-salem, nc
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PDT may boost collagen production
Photodynamic therapy has many effects on a molecular level--it preferentially targets precanceous lesions (in the treatment of actinic keratoses) and can help to shrink oil glands (improving acne and enlarged oil glands called sebaceous hyperplasia). Collagen production can be augmented, and this effect may be further improved depending on the light source used. Using an IPL or pulsed dye laser in addition to blue light may further boost collagen production. Both of these...
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PDT, topical retinoid, TCA chemical peel and laser resurfacing can all stimulate collagen production
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) involves application of Levulan for a specified duration followed by exposure to the blue light as prescribed by your board-certified dermatologist. Its major effect on the skin is the photochemical reaction where precancerous lesions get preferentially inflamed and sloughed off. Collagen stimulation is a nice bonus, as confirmed by molecular markers as published in the study. However, one may see equal if not greater collagen stimulation over a period of time from...
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