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Reaction to the Levulan Treatment for DSAP on Arms
asked 1 year ago by Dublin29 in Dublin, CA
Latest answer by Will Richardson, MD
Question viewed 650 times
Tags: arms, actinic keratosis, Bactrim DS, reaction
I had a Levulan treatment for Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis (DSAP) on both my arms, and there was no reaction at all - not on the lesions, and not on any other part of my arms. Do you think that the treatment was done correctly? When I asked that question, no one at the Dr.'s office would answer me. If it will work done correctly, I would like to try it again. If not, then there is no point. Thanks.
2 answers to Reaction to the Levulan Treatment for DSAP on Arms
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Fort Lauderdale Photodynamic Therapy
Your incubation time was likely too short. Most recently in our medical journals a protocol was released. The recommendations are now available.
Will Richardson, MD
Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon
Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon
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Levulan photodynamic therapy for DSAP
If you had no reaction to the initial PDT treatment, the Levulan may need to be left on the skin longer. Other topical medications can also be helpful for DSAP. Also, since DSAP is induced by sun damage, be sure to protect your skin from the sun every day.
Allison J. Stocker, MD
San Antonio Dermatologist
San Antonio Dermatologist