Photodynamic therapy and skin peeling, is this a normal side effect?

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Hi . Why does ala -pdt cause the skin to peel . Is there a known mechanism of action or is it just a side effect ?

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

PDT causes oxidation and this results in inflammation of the skin and controlled cell death, this means that skin peeling is commonly seen. This will settle in a few days. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

Photodynamic therapy and skin peeling, is this a normal side effect?

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