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Comparison of pre and/or postphotodynamic therapy and intense pulsed light treatment protocols for the reduction of postprocedure-associated symptoms and enhancement of therapeutic efficacy.
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) are commonly used in the setting of photorejuve-nation. Patient expectations for minimal to no downtime associated with these procedures has become an increasingly important issue. In an attempt to define a topical skin care regimen that would reduce procedure-related symptoms and possibly enhance therapeutic efficacy, 4 separate topical products were examined. Avene Thermal Spring Water (Laboratoires Dermatologiques Avene, Les Cauquillous, France), NIA 24[TM] (Niadyne, Inc, Research Triangle Park, NC), MimyX[TM] cream (Stiefel Laboratories, Coral Gables, FL), and Biafine[R] (OrthoNeutrogena, Los Angeles, CA) were studied individually in the setting of either PDT or IPL treatments. The results of these studies indicate that a pre- and/or postprocedure topical skin care regimen can be beneficial in reducing postprocedure symptoms. Introduction As efficacious, nonablative strategies for treating superficial skin cancers and photodamage have become more refined, the number...See the full content of this document
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