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Reaction to the Levulan Treatment for DSAP on Arms

Dublin29Oct 28, 2010
I had a Levulan treatment for Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis (DSAP) on both my arms, and there was no reaction at all - not on the lesions, and not on any other part of my arms. Do you think that the treatment was done correctly? When I asked that question, no one at the Dr.'s office would answer me. If it will work done correctly, I would like to try it again. If not, then there is no point. Thanks.

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Dr. Will Richardson, MD
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Answered on Nov 3, 2015
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Dr. Allison J. Stocker, MD
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Answered on Nov 7, 2010
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