Selection of light sources and radiation parameters in photodynamic therapy for skin diseases / 中华皮肤科杂志

ABSTRACT

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is the first-line treatment of some intractable skin diseases, such as actinic keratosis, condyloma acuminatum and moderate to severe acne vulgaris. In clinical practice, radiation parameters and light sources are important for the efficacy of PDT. This review focuses on the selection of radiation parameters and light sources for PDT in terms of the wavelength and type of light sources and dose of radiation, and summarizes research progress in new light sources for PDT.