Photo Dynamic Therapy

It can be used to treat some skin and eye conditions, as well as certain types of cancer.  On their own, the medicine and light source are harmless, but when the medicine is exposed to the light, it activates and causes a reaction that damages nearby cells.  This allows small abnormal areas of tissue to be treated without the need for surgery.  

Uses for photodynamic therapy (PDT) PDT can be used to treat abnormal cells in parts of the body that a light source can reach, such as the skin, eyes, mouth, food pipe (oesophagus) and lungs.  

Conditions sometimes treated with PDT include:  

1. actinic keratoses – dry, scaly patches of skin caused by damage from years of sun exposure that could become cancerous if not treated 
2. Bowen's disease – a very early form of skin cancer 
3. basal cell carcinoma – a type of skin cancer 
4. macular degeneration – an eye condition that can lead to vision loss Barrett's oesophagus – changes in the cells in the lining of your lower food pipe (oesophagus) that could become cancerous if not treated oesophageal cancer, mouth cancer and lung cancer - PDT can cure some cancers if used in the early stages, or offer relief from symptoms in more advanced cases 
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PDT also shows promise in treating some other types of cancer, as well as warts, acne and extramammary Paget's disease (a pre-cancerous condition that affects skin in and around the groin).

Risks and side effects of photodynamic therapy (PDT) PDT is a very safe and effective treatment when it's used for conditions it's been officially approved (licensed) to treat.

 But the following side effects are common: 

1. a burning or stinging sensation while the light treatment is done – this usually passes soon after the treatment finishes 
2. if the medicine was injected, your skin or eyes may be sensitive to sunlight and bright indoor lights for up to 6 weeks; speak to your care team about things you should do to protect your eyes and skin during this time

Key benefits :

1. Promotion of skin regeneration
2. Promotion of blood circulation
3. Pain relief
4. Destruction of acne bacteria
5. Inhibition of sebaceous glands
6. Prevention of sensitive skin
7. Prevention of wound infections
8. Soothing
9. Mind and body rest
10. Relief of redness
11. Relief of erythema
12. Relief of herpes zoster in early stage

Do you want to try it? It’s now an integral part of most of our facial treatments (facials for problem skins)