Successful treatment of refractory facial acne using repeat short-cycle ALA-PDT: Case study

Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2011 Dec;8(4):343-6. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2011.07.003. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological disorder. Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT)-mediated with aminolevulinic acid (ALA) or methyl aminolevulinic acid (MAL) has been successfully used in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the feasibility of using a repeat weekly short-cycle ALA-PDT to treat severe facial acne lesions refractory to systemic retinoid and antibiotics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Aminolevulinic Acid / administration & dosage*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Photochemotherapy / methods*
  • Photosensitizing Agents / administration & dosage
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Aminolevulinic Acid