Photodynamic Therapy Center - Lombard, IL
Lombard Dermatologist Doctors for Photodynamic TherapyType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Lombard * Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Clear Complexions RX  Center for Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ltd  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Gary Jay Barsky MD  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Elmhurst Clinic  Francis S Lichon MD  Wilfried L Schmerold MD  Barsky Dermatological Association  Town Square Dermatology  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Town Square Dermatology  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Medical Hair Restoration  Jeffrey L Melton MD  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Moira C Ariano MD  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Moira C Ariano MD  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  AC Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Aesthetic & Clinical Dermatology Associates  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Michael A Greenberg MD  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Naperbrook Dermatology  Tehming Liang MD  Kiran R Bais MD  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Center for Cosmetic Skin Surgery  Schaumburg Dermatology  Julie A Moore MD  Dermatology Office  James R Davis MD  Dermatology Office  Marvin H Margolis MD  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Wyhinny Alter Garcia & Wyhinny MDs  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  A & G Dermatology  A & G Dermatology  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Bryan C Schultz MD  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Academic & Clinical Associates  Fahey Medical Center  Academic & Clinical Associates  Sophia E Welykyj MD  Advanced Urology Center  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Aleksander Krunic MD SC  Eugene Mandrea MD  Eugene Mandrea MD  Anthony M Janiga MD  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Rollie S Ackerman MD  Glazer Dermatology  John E Stopka MD  Cole D Lundquist MD  Raymond M Handler MD & Roland S Medansky MD  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Bruce Kolton MD LLC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Dreyer Medical Clinic Fox Valley Dermatology & Psychiatry  Raymond M Handler MD & Roland S Medansky MD  Taraneh S Firoozi MD  Chicago Skin Clinic  Miroslawa Dulczewska Miller MD PhD  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Fox Valley Dermatology  Drs Banuchi & Banuchi SC  Fine Skin Dermatology  Raymond W Vahl MD  Dermelan  Dermelan  Dermelan  Southwest Dermatology Lombard, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Photodynamic TherapyRead the Photodynamic Therapy article » What is photodynamic therapy?Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a medical treatment that uses a photosensitizing drug (a drug that becomes activated by light exposure) and a light source to activate the applied drug. The result is an activated oxygen molecule that can destroy nearby cells. Precancerous cells and certain types of cancer cells can be treated this way. The procedure is easily performed in a physician's office or outpatient setting. PDT essentially has three steps. First, a light-sensitizing liquid, cream, or intravenous drug (photosensitizer) is applied or administered. Second, there is an incubation period of minutes to days. Finally, the target tissue is then exposed to a specific wavelength of light that then activates the photosensitizing medication. Steps:
Although first used in the early 1900s, PDT in the modern sense is a fairly new, evolving science. Current PDT involves a variety of incubation times for the light-sensitizing drug and a variety of light sources depending on the target tissue. The basic premise of PDT is selective tissue destruction. Although the photosensitizer may be absorbed all over by many cells, atypical or cancerous cells take up more of the drug and retain the drug for a longer duration than normal tissues. At present, the primary limitation of available PDT techniques is the depth of penetration of the light and ability to target cells within at most 1/3 of an inch (approximately 1 cm) of the light source. Therefore, tumors or atypical growths must be close to the surface of the skin or treatment surface for PDT to work. PDT is currently used in a number of medical fields including oncology (cancer), dermatology (skin), and cosmetic surgery. In oncology, it is FDA approved for non-small cell lung cancer, esoph... Recommended Reading Related to Photodynamic TherapyWhat is an actinic keratosis, and what does it look like?An actinic keratosis (AK), also known as a solar keratosis, is a small, rough spot occurring on skin that has been chronically exposed to the sun. Actinic keratoses generally measure in size between 2-6 millimeters in diameter (between the size of a pencil point and that of an eraser). They are usually reddish in color, with a rough texture and often have a white or yellowish scale on top. Actinic keratosis often occurs against a background of sun damage, including sallowness, wrinkles, and superficial blood vessels. In addition to feeling rough, actinic keratoses may feel sore or painful when fingers or clothing rub against them. Specialized forms of actinic keratoses include cutaneous horns, in which the skin protrudes in a thick, hornlike manner, and actinic cheilitis, which refers to scaling and roughness of the lower lip and blurring of the border of the lip and adjacent ski... Other Related Photodynamic Therapy ArticlesEmergency Contact for Lombard
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