Photodynamic Therapy is an Effective, Long-Term Treatment for Actinic Keratosis
Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2024 3:21 pm
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A new study evaluated the efficacy and safety of field-directed photodynamic therapy (PDT) for mild to moderate actinic keratosis (AK) on the face and scalp.1 BF-200 ALA (aminolaevulinic acid) is a non-invasive, selective treatment that provides excellent cosmetic results.
The majority of BF-200 ALA participants (83.3%) had at least a 1-point improvement on the cosmetic outcome scale and rated this as “very good” or “good.” All parameters of skin quality, including atrophy, skin surface impairment, and hyperpigmentation improved during follow-up for both groups. Notably, 100% of BF-200 ALA patients saw an improvement in scarring. The proportion of patients with cosmetic impairments after follow-up was lower in the BF-200 ALA group.