Levulan Pdt Treatment How Long Do You Have to Stay out of the Sun?

The FDA has approved photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses on the face and scalp.  Nevertheless, many dermatologists use it on off-label areas including neck, arms, or legs.  In areas with thicker skin, such as the extremities, the incubation time for the levulan needs to be...

While there has never been a study on the use of PDT with Levulan or Metvixia or Allumera in women who are breast feeding, it is hard to imagine that any of the topically applied products would penetrate into the blood stream to affect breast milk.

Many patients undergoing Levulan with PDT exhibit small, milia-like or closed comedones which is usually in the lower part of the face.  This is so common that we speak to this in our pre and post-treatment handouts. There are a few theories as to what provokes this, but the good news is...

PDT has worked very nicely in my practice for acne patients, but I use 2 different lasers and light sources to activate the medicine, making it more effective in my hands than with a single light or laser source.  Unfortunately there is no true "cure" for acne. Even after accutane one may...

Although all insurance companies have different guidelines, cosmetic procedures are usually not covered.  You can obtain a letter of predetermindation from your insurance to see if you are eligible for coverage for your desired treatment.  If you are wishing to use Photodynamic Therapy...