Abstract |
Darier's disease is a rare, genetically determined dyskeratotic skin disorder. Although many conventional treatments have been reported, management of Darier's disease remains challenging. Most patients are at high risk of recurrence during long-term follow-up. Here, we present two patients who were successfully treated with ALA photodynamic therapy ( PDT) and ablative 2940 nm Er:YAG fractional laser. Both patients exhibited significant improvements in the affected areas with moderate pain, transient erythema and edema. Remission durations of up to 2 years were observed in both patients after combination treatment. Our findings suggest that the combination of ALA- PDT and 2940 nm fractional Er:YAG laser may be an effective, safe and well-tolerated treatment option for Darier's disease.
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Authors | Tingting Gao, Junyan Xiao, Na Pan, Fan Xia, Xianyu Zeng, Li Qin |
Journal | Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy
(Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther)
Pg. 103892
(Nov 10 2023)
ISSN: 1873-1597 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 37951326
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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