Photodynamic Therapy - Portland, 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.

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.