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 …
Many patients are concerned about the cosmetic effects of photoaging, premature skin aging attributable to long-term UV radiation exposure. Typically patients present with lentigines, rhytides, telangiectasias, inelasticity, and hyperpigmentation. There are numerous treatments that reduce the effects of photoaging such as over-the-counter topicals, topical retinoids, chemical peels, and laser therapy. A recent study looked at …