Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) treatments in Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bristol and the UK.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a novel and effective technique for treating sun-damaged skin.
In PDT irradiation of the skin with high intensity red light activates a cream which has been applied to the affected area. This treatment destroys any abnormal cells in the skin. PDT involves the use of a light-sensitive cream (a photosensitiser) which causes changes within the sun-damaged skin cells. Only the area of skin where the cream has been absorbed by the damaged cells and light source is combined will be destroyed. In some cases and for a few conditions this treatment can be carried out by day-light – this is called Daylight PDT.
PDT can be used to treat various skin conditions including:
- Actinic Keratosis (sun damaged cells that grow more quickly than normal cells) have the potential to develop into skin cancer so it is important to treat them
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Basal cell carcinomas at “low risk” sites
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Bowen’s Disease – a pre cancerous lesion appearing as slowly enlarging reddish /pink areas.
If you are concerned with changes to the appearance of your skin contact The Clear Skin Dermatology Treatment Clinic for an appointment. www.clearskin.uk.com