Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of these case reports is to evaluate the effectiveness of ALA- PDT in treating recalcitrant cases of HS. METHODS: Four patients, not responding to standard HS therapy, underwent short-contact ALA- PDT therapy utilizing a blue light for activation. One to two week intervals between therapies was utilized for 3-4 total treatments and follow-up was for 3 months following the last treatment. RESULTS: All four of the patients tolerated the therapies well. Clinical improvements from 75-100% were noted n 11 of the patients. No adverse effects were seen during the treatments. The treatments were pain free and there was no downtime associated with these ALA- PDT treatments. CONCLUSIONS: HS is a chronic disease which most dermatologists find difficult to treat. The use of ALA- PDT is finding an ever-expanding role in dermatology. These case studies support the use of ALA- PDT in cases of HS. Although all advertising material is expected to conform to ethical and medical standards, inclusion in this publication does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement by the Journal or its staff of the quality or value of such products or of the claims of any manufacturer.
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Authors | Michael Gold, Tancy M Bridges, Virginia Lee Bradshaw, Molly Boring |
Journal | Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD
(J Drugs Dermatol)
2004 Jan-Feb
Vol. 3
Issue 1 Suppl
Pg. S32-5
ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States |
PMID | 14964759
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aminolevulinic Acid
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Photochemotherapy
(methods)
- Phototherapy
(methods)
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