Topical Photodynamic Therapy with Methyl-aminolevulinic Acid for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 837-843, 2010.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-63110
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality involving the use of a photosensitizer, oxygen and a light source to induce selective targeted cell death. It is used for various skin conditions, including actinic keratosis (AK). Both 5-aminolevulinic acid and methyl aminolevulinic acid (MAL) are currently available as photosensitizers. Although there are several studies on the treatment of AK using 5-aminolevulinic acid-PDT in Korea, there are few studies on using MAL-PDT for the treatment of AK.OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of MAL-PDT for the treatment of AK.METHODS:
We performed a retrospective study and reviewed 64 AK lesions from 28 patients who were treated by MAL-PDT between January 2008 and April 2010. The data was collected through the medical records, the clinical photographs and the biopsy specimens.RESULTS:
The patients were treated with either a single treatment or double treatments 1 week apart. The treatment results were assessed after 12 weeks. Overall, complete remission was achieved in 42/64 lesions (65.6%). Although a single treatment was effective for thin lesions, the complete response rates were significantly lower for the moderately thick and severely thick lesions (100% vs 71.3% vs 22.2%, respectively). Repeated treatment tended to improve the complete response rate of the severely thick lesions. A favorable cosmetic outcome was achieved and only tolerable local side effects were reported after MAL-PDT. The patients were followed up for an average period of 6 months and 4 lesions recurred.CONCLUSION:
MAL-PDT is an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for thin and moderately thick AK. However, further study is required for determining the optimal regimen for thicker lesions and the long-term treatment results of MAL-PDT.
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Asunto principal:
Oxígeno
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Fotoquimioterapia
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Piel
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Biopsia
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Registros Médicos
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Estudios Retrospectivos
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Actinas
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Muerte Celular
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Fármacos Fotosensibilizantes
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Cosméticos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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