Levulan® Photodynamic Therapy is an advanced treatment option for elimination of actinic keratosis (pre-cancer that ultimately becomes squamous cell skin cancer) and control of active acne that also has benefits for patients seeking cosmetic enhancement. Levulan® is a pro-drug (inactive drug that requires activation for effect)
made by DUSA Pharmaceuticals
(http://www.dusapharma.com/patient_brochures.html).
Levulan® Photodynamic Therapy involves topical application of Levulan® to the treatment area, a brief waiting period (for drug absorption) and then activation of the drug with a 420 nm (blue light) photorejuvenation treatment. This treatment is temporarily very photosensitizing - patients must avoid the sun completely for 48 hours to avoid rapid sunburn.
While significant improvement may result from a single treatment, a series of treatments may be necessary for optimum results.
For more information visit http://www.Sciton.com
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