Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a field directed treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs) or “pre-cancers”. Treatment involves application of a photosensitizer to the affected area followed by application of blue or red light. This treatment is commonly used on the face and scalp of patients with significant actinic damage. It is typical for patients to have …
Stress has been implicated as a complicating factor in many diseases, but what effects do stress levels have on people with skin disease? A recent study looked at anxiety sensitivity concerns as they affect people with skin disease. Anxiety sensitivity (AS) concerns include flushing and sweating. The authors examined the effects of these reactions on …