How Effective is Levulan Pdt for Arms?

December 30, 2012
Asked By:ElizabethS in Florida

I had 2 previous treatments and my Doc wants me to prep my arms with Tazorac this time. Will that help make the treatment more effective?

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February 21, 2013

Answer: Pretreating the skin before photodynamic therapy

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February 21, 2013

Answer: Pretreating the skin before photodynamic therapy

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April 14, 2015

Answer: PDT can be very effective for the arms

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April 14, 2015

Answer: PDT can be very effective for the arms

April 1, 2013

Answer: Photodynamic therapy (Blue light treatments)

April 1, 2013

Answer: Photodynamic therapy (Blue light treatments)

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January 22, 2013

Answer: Tazorac before PDT with Levulan

January 22, 2013

Answer: Tazorac before PDT with Levulan

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