Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) With Levulan and Blue Light for the Treatment of Actinic Cheilitis

Summary

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of PDT with blue light and topical Levulan in the treatment of actinic cheilitis.

Timeline

Start

2015-04

Primary completion

2017-07

Completion

2017-07

Publications

• Background Ribeiro CF, Souza FH, Jordao JM, Haendchen LC, Mesquita L, Schmitt JV, Faucz LL. Photodynamic therapy in actinic cheilitis: clinical and anatomopathological evaluation of 19 patients. An Bras Dermatol. 2012 May-Jun;87(3):418-23. doi: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000300011.
• Background Zaiac M, Clement A. Treatment of actinic cheilitis by photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid and blue light activation. J Drugs Dermatol. 2011 Nov;10(11):1240-5.

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