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Review
. 2018 Sep:23:119-131.
doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2018.04.005. Epub 2018 Apr 15.

Photodynamic therapy with topical photosensitizers in mucosal and semimucosal areas: Review from a dermatologic perspective

Vieri Grandi  1 , Maurizio Sessa  2 , Luigi Pisano  3 , Riccardo Rossi  3 , Arturo Galvan  4 , Riccardo Gattai  5 , Moira Mori  3 , Luana Tiradritti  3 , Stefano Bacci  6 , Giuliano Zuccati  3 , Pietro Cappugi  3 , Nicola Pimpinelli  3
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Photodynamic therapy with topical photosensitizers in mucosal and semimucosal areas: Review from a dermatologic perspective

Vieri Grandi et al. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Photodynamic Therapy is a procedure based on the interaction between a Photosensitizer, a light source with a specific wavelength and oxygen. The aim of this review is to provide a brief and updated analysis of scientific reports on the use of PDT with topical PS in the management of oncological, infectious, and inflammatory disorders involving mucosal and semimucosal areas, with a specific focus on diseases of dermatologic interest.

Keywords: Candidiasis, Oral; Eyelid diseases; Lichen Sclerosus et atrophicus, Lichen Planus, Oral; Off-label use; Photodynamic therapy.

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