Photodynamic Therapy Center - Oxnard, CA
Oxnard 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 Oxnard * Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Dermatology Medical Group of Oxnard & Camarillo  Peter L Karlsberg MD  Robert R Jordan MD  Ventura Dermatology Medical Clinic Inc  Coastal Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Comron Maleki MD  Conejo Dermatology Medical Group  Conejo Dermatology Medical Group  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Center For Dermatology Care  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Judith S Feldman MD  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  Tri-Valley Dermatology and Laser Cdenter  Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village  James S Weintraub MD  West Lake Eye & Skin Associates Inc  Bente H Berman MD  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Valley Dermatology  Valley Dermatology  Lisa N Oki MD  Mary Lee Amerian MD  James H Sternberg MD  Robert DeStefano MD  West Hills Dermatology Group  Kranson Cosmetic Laser Institute  Pacific Surgical & Laser Institute  Robert M Miller MD  Aloe Dermatology  Douglas Hamilton MD  Douglas Hamilton MD  Sansum Clinic Dermatology  Novatt & Hurvitz MDs  Sansum Clinic Dermatology  Sansum Clinic Dermatology  Novatt & Hurvitz MDs  Kevin C Osburn MD  Louise H Stewart MD  William K Brokken MD  William K Brokken MD  Southern CA Permanente  Diane M Reisinger MD  Southern CA Permanente  Samson Santa Barbara Med Clinic Dermatology  Samson Santa Barbara Med Clinic Dermatology  Michael McCray MD  Lawrence Osman MD  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Northridge Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Group  Valley Dermatology  Milton Kaplan MD  Valley Dermatology  Valley Dermatology  Dermatology Surgical Medical  Advanced Dermatology Center & Cosmetic Care  Michael T Lin MD  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  Central Coast Pathology Consultants  VanMeter Hammond Benzian & Miller MDs  Ileana E Zapatero MD  Palisades Dermatology  Michael E Borok MD  Castle Dermatology  Robert M Hartman MD  Steven Naltsas MD  Norman H Nelson MD  Skin Cancer Medical Center  MacKenzie Dermatology  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Stephen J Friedman MD  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Indianer Lask & Rosenzweig Dermatology Group  Evelyn Jankowski MD  Quynh Sebastian MD  Lawrence H Matt MD  Pamela Rand MD  Dermatology Associates Medical Group  Quynh Sebastian MD  Dermatology Associates Medical Group  Martin L Alpert MD Oxnard, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Oxnard
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