Use of photodynamic therapy for photodamage skin (review of literature)
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2019-1-7(382)-19-23
Abstract
The article provides an overview of the use of photodynamic therapy for photodamage of the skin. The causes, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of skin photodamage are considered. The definition, principle of action of photodynamic therapy, including the sources of light used, the classification of photosensitizers and their main characteristics are given. Analyzed studies that show the effectiveness and comparative evaluation in the selection of various light sources and photosensitizing agents for photodynamic therapy in patients with clinical manifestations of photodamage.
About the Authors
S. I. Surkichin
Central State Medical Academy of the Administrative Department of the President of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
N. V. Gryazeva
Central State Medical Academy of the Administrative Department of the President of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
L. S. Kholupova
Central State Medical Academy of the Administrative Department of the President of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
N. V. Bochkova
Central State Medical Academy of the Administrative Department of the President of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Surkichin S.I., Gryazeva N.V., Kholupova L.S., Bochkova N.V. Use of photodynamic therapy for photodamage skin (review of literature). Medical alphabet. 2019;1(7):19-23. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2019-1-7(382)-19-23
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