Cosmetic Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) has become an important treatment modality in medical practice. New and exciting applications continue to emerge and the future of PDT looks brighter and brighter. Dermatologists and other health professionals around the world rely on its therapeutic effect for the treatment of actinic keratoses, non-melanoma skin cancers, acne vulgaris, and various other dermatologic conditions. In this comprehensive yet concise book, world-renowned experts showcase all of the common, everyday uses of PDT in dermatologic offices. They also examine how this beneficial therapy can be utilized to its full capacity. The considerable knowledge presented here renders this publication an indispensable resource for all dermatologists and health professionals who offer their patients this effective, noninvasive procedure.
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1 - 7: A Historical Look at Photodynamic TherapyByMichael H. GoldMichael H. GoldGold Skin Care Center, Tennessee Clinical Research Center, and Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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8 - 35: Photodynamic Therapy in Treating Actinic Keratosis and PhotorejuvenationByJennifer D. Peterson;Jennifer D. PetersonaSuzanne Bruce and Associates, Katy, Tex., andSearch for other works by this author on:Mitchel P. GoldmanMitchel P. GoldmanbGoldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick, Groff, and Fabi, San Diego, Calif., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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36 - 63: Topical Methyl Aminolevulinate-Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses and PhotorejuvenationByPeter FoleyPeter FoleyDepartment of Medicine (Dermatology), St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Fitzroy, Vic., and Department of Dermatology, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Carlton, Vic., AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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64 - 84: Photodynamic Therapy - Novel Cosmetic ApproachesByGirish S. Munavalli;Girish S. MunavalliaDermatology, Laser, and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, Charlotte, N.C., andbDepartment of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C., USA;Search for other works by this author on:Matteo Tretti Clementoni;Matteo Tretti ClementonicIstituto Dermatologico Europeo, Plastic Surgery, Milan, Italy;Search for other works by this author on:Marc B. RoscherMarc B. RoscherdDepartment of Dermatology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, Durban, South AfricaSearch for other works by this author on:
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85 - 102: Photodynamic Therapy for Acne Vulgaris and Sebaceous Gland HyperplasiaByAmy Forman Taub;Amy Forman TaubaAdvanced Dermatology, Lincolnshire, Ill., andbDepartment of Dermatology, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, Ill., USASearch for other works by this author on:Ann Cameron SchieberAnn Cameron SchieberaAdvanced Dermatology, Lincolnshire, Ill., andSearch for other works by this author on:
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103 - 122: Chemoprevention Using Photodynamic Therapy with Aminolevulinic AcidByGeorge MartinGeorge MartinDr. George Martin Dermatology Associates, Kihei, Hawaii, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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123 - 132: How I Use Photodynamic Therapy with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in My Clinical PracticeByDore J. GilbertDore J. GilbertNewport Dermatology and Laser Associates, Newport Beach, Calif., USASearch for other works by this author on:
