Maria Paulina Estrada
Universidad CES, Colombia
Title: The use of photodynamic therapy and Accutane to treat granuloma faciale in a dark skin person: A case report
Biography
Biography: Maria Paulina Estrada
Abstract
A case report of using the combination of Levulan, Blue light and Accutane pretreatment with Accutane for the treatment of this very recalcitrant disease will be discussed along with the presumed mechanism of action and the changes with each phase of treatment used in the patient. Photodynamic acne therapy is the quickest and most effective way to control acne and clear the skin. It does not require dangerous oral medication or long term dosing of antibiotics that requires strict compliance and can create antibiotic resistance and other complications. PDT controls resistant, hard to treat active acne by combining light and a special light activated solution that targets and destroys acne activity. PDT also diminishes older acne scars leaving your skin smoother. The risk, benefits and alternatives of this treatment modality will be evaluated and a comparison with the treatments used currently. A chronological sequence of pictures show the changes obtained during the treatment time will be presented.
