Photodynamic Therapy: Stories
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- Jenniferzz
- posted 1 year ago
- updated 8 days ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $20
- Center for Dermatology and Laser (Oregon)
I Had Photodynamic Therapy to treat my preskin...
- 14 Nov 2011
- 1 year pre
I Had Photodynamic Therapy to treat my preskin cancerous cells on the surface of my skin. I also suffer from Rosecea and sun damage and some acne.
My face was cleaned with some alcohol and then Levulan. It tingled but was not painful. I sat with it on my face for 1 hour then sat with a light for 16 minutes. Today is my first day and feel like I got a sunburn but so far it’s not painful.
Day 2 I was very red and itchy I started to...
- 18 Nov 2011
- 1 year pre
Day 2
I was very red and itchy I started to notice small bumps forming on my forehead and spreading quickly to other areas of my face.
Day 3
I had to stop by my the dermatologist office because the itching was getting to extreme. They told me I had developed an allergic reaction to what they believe was the topicals they had given me after my PDT treatment.
I started on a topical hydrocortisone cream and the redness and bumps are much better but still a little itchy.
Day 4
A few breakouts and the redness is getting better. I started to peel and my forehead still has bumps and is raised I’m hoping the allergic reaction I had doesn’t affect the results.
I was doing much better on day 5 and 6 my allergic...
- 9 Dec 2011
- 1 year pre
Sorry it took this long to post my final pic but I...
- 11 Dec 2011
- 1 year pre
I will finally be having my second Photodynamic...
- 30 May 2012
- 1 year pre
Day 1 Second Treatment Ok so here I go again....
- 2 Jun 2012
- 11 months pre
Ok so here I go again. This is my second treatment and boy o boy was this one way worst then the first. I think you can tell by how much redder my face was the second time around. This treatment was left on for 2 hours compared to the first treatment which was only left on for 1 hour. The burning during treatment was much worse then the first as well.
Day 2 treatment 2 Second day the itching is...
- 2 Jun 2012
- 11 months pre
Second day the itching is starting to kick in as my skin is trying to heal. I also have broke out on my chin area but I think this happened on my first as well as I’m sure my skin is probably purging.
Day 3 Treatment 2 O my....Well I think I’m...
- 3 Jun 2012
- 11 months pre
O my....Well I think I’m allergic to the levulan! I had this happen the first time around but I was told it was probably the topical wash and lotion that was causing my reaction. This is day 3 and I developed a rash all over my face and my face started to swell even more. I had to go see a doctor and was put on oral steroids and oral antihistamine. It’s been about 8 hours since I started the steroids and I’m starting to feel better. If you look back at my fist treatment this is the same exact thing that happened on day 3 but this time being the levulan was left on longer the reaction was much worse. You can’t really see the tiny red bumps all over my face because my face is so read. I was lucky when I went to see a doctor because I didn’t have to wait at all they called me back right away before everyone else and got me started on meds. You can see the swelling in my face compared to the day before.
Day 4 Second Treatment So the rash is gone thanks...
- 4 Jun 2012
- 11 months pre
So the rash is gone thanks to the steroid, it’s funny how fast that stops once a steroid is started. My face is so tight and after my shower the peeling is starting. I did not peel like this the first time around so I’m unsure if that is a good thing or bad thing. Let me know if any of you peeled like this :-(
Day 5 My face was peeling like crazy today. I...
- 5 Jun 2012
- 11 months pre
My face was peeling like crazy today. I posted pictures for you to see and after my shower I had a lot of skin that shed off but I have much more to go from the looks of it. My forehead as not begun to peel yet but it’s usually the last to peel.
Day 6 Treatment 2 This treatment is going to...
- 6 Jun 2012
- 11 months pre
This treatment is going to take much more time to heal then the first. So for those of you who are working and don’t have time off from work beware. I would say the first treatment took about a week to heal completely and this one may take a week and half to 2 weeks to heal completely...
6/25/2012 Sorry it took me a little longer for...
- 25 Jun 2012
- 11 months pre
Sorry it took me a little longer for the final pic I have been busy. It took about 9 to 10 days for most of the peeling to finish and redness to calm down. The final pic here is the final result with no makeup on. Any redness you see is due to Rosacea and not the Photodynamic therapy itself. I really dislike the down time but if it helps with my problems then it’s worth it. What do you all think?
10-6-2012 I will soon be going for my 3rd...
- 6 Oct 2012
- 7 months pre
I will soon be going for my 3rd treatment. Not looking forward to the pain but if I get the same results as before or more it’s all worth it.
This is my 4th Treatment for my face and my last....
- 7 May 2013
- On day of treatment
Sorry about not updating I have been spending my...
- 15 May 2013
- 8 days post
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Because my skin was so sensitive, the apolicatipn of the PDT cream was very painful, I'm not going to lie. And my skin was red for three days, many areas of my face were blistered for 4-5 days, and my face was very dry. But after that when the swollen skin went down, the dryness went away, and the redness went away. WOW, totally f***ing worth it. Sorry for swearing, but this was the best decision for my skin I have ever made in my entire life. $450 is an easy pricetag to live with.
Leatrice,
I just got the levulan treatment and I have incredibly sensitive fair skin. My face is really red and I was just wondering how long it took for the redness to go away for you and what topical lotions I should use. I've been using aloe, desonate gel, hydrocortisone anti-itch cream, and cerave lotion. Should I try to hold off on these to allow more peeling?
Thank you so much for posting the after picture - your skin looks amazing! I would love to have mine look that good without makeup!! So glad you found a treatment that works so well for you. :)
Please keep us posted how long the results last for you. I'd love to know!
Jenniferzz, just want you to know that I absolutely love the pictures you have been posting. It is so helpful to really see what the skin is looking like, and you have been taking great shots so we can really see it. Thank you so much!! Hoping the healing continues to go well for you. I'm looking forward to hearing. :)
You are absolutely right Jenniferzz! Pgoody, thanks for being willing to share a picture of the hat you fashioned - very creative, and I'm sure you will inspire many others to do something similar. :)
I’m doing ok, thanks for asking. It’s day 2 and I’m getting pretty itchy now. I will look in my email and check for your message, sorry for not replying.
Jennifer