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Photodynamic Therapy in Conjunction with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid 5% Impact of Efficacy in Management of Acne Vulgaris

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  • Al-Sadat Mosbeh
  • Ahmed Aladl
  • Ahmed Shawky

    (Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Egypt)

Abstract

Pathological basis for acne vulgaris is multifactorial in origin that involves integration of various factors involving inflammation in conjunction with raised sebum productivity levels causing pilosebaceous unit obstruction becoming a suitable media for propionebacterium acnes, Particular wave lengths used in photodynamic therapy in conjunction to photosensitizers applied to affected skin have revolutionized the management course of acne vulgaris disease particularly severe forms

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  • Al-Sadat Mosbeh & Ahmed Aladl & Ahmed Shawky, 2020. "Photodynamic Therapy in Conjunction with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid 5% Impact of Efficacy in Management of Acne Vulgaris," JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 3(1), pages 18-24, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:jjojdc:v:3:y:2020:i:1:p:18-24
    DOI: 10.19080/JOJDC.2020.03.555606
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