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What is Photodynamic Therapy
(PDT)?
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an effective, non-invasive procedure for treating superficial skin cancers, precancerous
lesions and sun-damaged skin. The two hallmarks of PDT are the use of a special cream containing aminolevulinic acid (ALA) as an active ingredient and therapeutic LEDs. By Combining these two features; regular skin cells are unaffected while abnormal skin cells are destroyed. |
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How Does PDT Work?
When the cream is applied on the targeted area, sun damaged skin cells will absorb the ALA over time and will be ready to undergo the next phase. This is followed by exposing the area to medically specific LEDs that emits light at certain wavelengths. When ALA is exposed to these specialized lights, the wavelengths creates a reaction that initiates the death of sun damaged cells while regular cells remain unaffected. |
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What is What Can PDT Be Used For?
PDT can be used to treat:
- Sun damaged skin
- Superficial skin cancers
- Actinic keratoses
- Superficial BCC
- Bowens disease
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- Aged skin
- Skin discolouration
- Rosacea (redness)
- Large pores
- Acne
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Why Choose PDT?
PDT offers some advantages such as:
- Non-invasive
- Suitable for all
- skin types
- Less scarring
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- Lower downtime
- Faster recovery
- Can be repeated
- Great clinical & cosmetic results
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