PDT is a great treatment for acne and usually takes 4 treatments at 2 weeks apart at a cost of $350 per treatment. Levulan solution is applied to the skin for 45 minutes then a Blu U light is applied for 15-20 minutes. It is totally painless and very effective. You do look quite red for 2-3 days but... more
Is Photodynamic therapy a good acne and rosacea treatment?
I have tried a few treatments for my acne and rosacea but nothing has worked very well so far and someone in an acne chatroom I go to suggested I try photodynamic therapy with amnio...something acid. First of all, what the -bleep- is it? I've heard of Photodynamic therapy but not the acid treatment. Also, has this been known to be a good treatment for acne and/or rosacea? Thanks,
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A: PDT Helps Acne
Photodynamic therapy involves the pre-treatment with 8 aminolevulinic acid ( Levulan) before light treatment with the Blu-light or an equivalent light source. In other words the Levulan kerastick is applied to the intended area, there is an incuatiion period of one half hour and then a light... more
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