“Photodynamic Therapy - Oregon”

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.

Updated on 18 Nov 2011:

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.

Updated on 9 Dec 2011:
I was doing much better on day 5 and 6 my allergic reaction was due to face products that I was given after and not the Photodynamic Therapy. I will add a new picture soon.

Updated on 11 Dec 2011:
Sorry it took this long to post my final pic but I have been very busy. Here is my final picture. I have noticed that my skin is more even in color and there are less brown spots then before. Like I said the main reason I did Photodynamic therapy was to treat my pre-cancerous cells. I will be going back for a second treatment in a few weeks and will keep you post on my results.

Updated on 30 May 2012:
I will finally be having my second Photodynamic Therapy this friday. I will be posting new photos once again soon.