Advancement in phodynamic therapy for non-neoplastic skin diseases.
10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2018.12.016
- Author:
Yi ZHAN
1
;
Rong XIAO
1
;
Zhiwei ZHANG
2
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatovenerology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
2. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris;
radiotherapy;
Condylomata Acuminata;
radiotherapy;
Humans;
Photochemotherapy;
Research;
trends;
Skin Diseases;
radiotherapy
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2018;43(12):1380-1383
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Photodynamic therapy is mainly used in dermatology to treat skin tumors, precancerous lesions, and condyloma acuminatum. Due to its excellent tissue selectivity, easy operation and good cosmetic effect, it has been gradually applied to the treatment of various non-neoplastic skin diseases, such as verruca acuminata, acne, rosacea, chronic skin ulcer, fungal diseases, keloid, and so on. Here is the review on the advancement in photodynamic therapy for non-neoplastic skin diseases.
