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Overview: Aminolevulinic acid is a photosensitizing agent that is applied to the skin and incorporated into rapidly dividing cells such as sebaceous glands in acne or precancerous/cancerous cells in sun damaged skin. After an incubation time of 30 minutes to several hours, the treated skin is exposed to visible light of a specific wavelength to stimulate the photo destruction of these rapidly dividing cells.
Expected Results: This photosensitizing treatment very effectively treats inflammatory acne, rosacea, sebaceous hyperplasias as well as precancerous conditions and superficial skin cancers.
Preparation: Levulan Kerastick contains a clear solution of aminolevulinic acid that is applied 30-60 minutes (acne) or several hours (cancers) prior to treatment with a light source.
Post treatment instruction: Sun exposure and fluorescent light exposure must be strictly avoided for 24-48 hours after the treatment as photosensitivity from the sensitizing agent persists for this amount of time.
Time to desired results: 2-3 treatments every 2-3 weeks for acne. Usually one treatment for precancerous conditions/skin cancers.
Contraindications: Sensitivity to aminolevulinic acid, photosensitizing medications.
Lasting results: Many months with acne/rosacea, up to 10 years with skin cancer.
Downtime: Gradually diminishing redness and peeling for several days. Crusting occurs when skin cancers are present. Topical acne/rosacea treatments can be resumed when the redness has faded.
| Patient comments (source: Patient Satisfaction Report) | |
| 2010-07-29 10:47:49 | Everything about my experience with your practice was excellent - from the moment the phone was answered to make my appointment to the completion of my initial consult. I am certain it will continue this way. Thank You! |
| 2010-07-06 10:19:48 | Very personable, friendly environment, extremely thorough |
| 2010-05-27 15:20:16 | I found everyone to be exceptionally friendly and helpful. The Dr. is exceptional and I am greatly impressed by her professionalism and expertise. I am so glad I saw her. Thank You!! |