Photodynamic Therapy | Actinic Keratosis Treatment | Skin Cancer Treatment | Massachusetts Dermatology Associates

WHAT IS PDT ? Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an in-office treatment that incorporates special topicals, referred to as photosensitizing agents, along with LED light to kill precancerous lesions (actinic keratoses). This medication works after it has been activated or “turned on” by certain kinds of light. PDT acts by eliminating sun damaged and precancerous cells as well as shrinking sebaceous glands damaged by the sun. ✍🏻 Most treatments are covered by insurance. ✍🏻 Incubation period may be ad

Photodynamic Acne Treatment (PDT)Using Blue Light and Laser

🚫 No, the Blue Light is not a laser. Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy helps manage skin conditions such as actinic keratosis and acne by using a combination of light-sensitive drugs and a high-intensity light source to activate them. It is safe, relatively painless, and effective. For AK patients, it usually takes two treatments and there is a 90 percent cure rate. #contourdermdoc #blulighttherapy #lighttherapy #dermatology #actinickeratosis #acneproneskin #acnetreatments #excessiveoil #photodyn

Patient treating her skin with BLU-U photodynamic light therapy. This acts by killing acne causing bacteria. 🙌🏼💯 Price is $125... it can also be paired with a facial. (915) 800-3779 #MedSpa #SkinCare | El Paso Cosmetic Surgery