Photodynamic therapy with the use of superluminescent diodes (sLED) in the treatment of actinic keratosis

Light sources used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) range from broad spectrum lamps (a continuous spectrum above 590  nm), light emitting diodes (LED) and lasers to daylight exposure [1,2]. As LED light achieves the best tissue penetration and highest efficacy in the red narrow spectrum [3,4], the development of new superluminescent diodes (sLED) with a “soft starter” appears to be a promising light source i n the treatment of various skin and mucosal lesions. Since PDT has good cosmetic results and high efficacy, it is routinely recommended as a first line treatment of thin, multiple and diffuse AK lesions [5–7].

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy - April 20, 2018 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Joanna Bartosi ńska, Katarzyna Wolska, Agnieszka Gerkowicz, Marta Niewiedzioł, Małgorzata Michalska - Jakubus, Małgorzata Komza, Tomasz Klepaczewski, Mirosław Kwaśny, Dorota Krasowska Source Type: research