Open AccessEffect of Expedited Microneedle-Assisted Photodynamic Therapy for Field Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Author(s) -
Tatyana A. Petukhova,
Lauren A. Hassoun,
Negar Foolad,
Mayanka Barath,
Raja K. Sivamani
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
jama dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.128
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 2168-6084
pISSN - 2168-6068
DOI - 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.0849
Subject(s) - medicine , photodynamic therapy , randomized controlled trial , clinical endpoint , actinic keratoses , surgery , chemistry , organic chemistry , basal cell
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an effective and cosmetically favorable treatment modality for actinic keratoses (AKs). However, prolonged incubation times and pain associated with treatment are burdensome to the patient and a hindrance to widespread use of PDT as standard field therapy for AK.
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