Photodynamic therapy of necrobiosis lipoidica using methyl aminolevulinate: a retrospective follow-up study

Necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) is a rare uncommon, granulomatous skin disease of unknown origin. Clinically, NL appears as irregular or circular lesions ranging in colour from brown to dark purple [1]. The disease is characterized by degenerative changes in dermal collagen, inflammation, and impaired microcirculation leading to thickening of the blood vessels [2].
Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy - Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Source Type: research