Abstract |
A case of refractory dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) in a forty-one-year-old Chinese female patient was treated with a total of 6 sessions of topical ALA- PDT at one week intervals. The patient tolerated and responded well to this new approach without any adverse events. This suggested that topical ALA- PDT could be an effective and safe alternative for DCS patients who were refractory to other conventional therapies. We also reviewed etiology, pathophysiology, natural history and treatment options for DCS.
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Authors | Ye Liu, Ying Ma, Lei-Hong Xiang |
Journal | Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy
(Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther)
Vol. 10
Issue 4
Pg. 410-3
(Dec 2013)
ISSN: 1873-1597 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 24284093
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Photosensitizing Agents
- Aminolevulinic Acid
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Adult
- Aminolevulinic Acid
(administration & dosage)
- Cellulitis
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Chronic Disease
- Female
- Humans
- Photochemotherapy
(methods)
- Photosensitizing Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Scalp Dermatoses
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Skin Diseases, Genetic
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Treatment Outcome
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