Photodynamic Therapy Center - Pembroke Pines, FL
Pembroke Pines 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 Pembroke Pines * Skin Cancer Treatment Center  Skin Cancer Treatment Center  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Stanley A Spatz MD PA  Seymour Munzer MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Drs Sobel & Sofman  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Gary Goldfaden MD  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Hollywood Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Norman Minars MD  Norman Minars MD  Norman Minars MD  Carlos Cohen MD PA  Kenneth A Rosen MD  Waterman Dermatology  Andrew R Altman MD PA  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Evan Schlam MD & Edward Schlam MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Dermatology Consultants of Broward  Alam Leah Berke MD  Alam Leah Berke MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Berens Medical Center Inc  Wayne R Porter MD  Glenn B Sterling MD  Jose M Rodriguez-Valdes MD  Andy R Green MD  Tamara L Gmitter MD  Louis Simonson MD  Resnik Dermatology Aventura PA  Paul F Rockley MD PA  Joseph F Seber MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Jaime Garcia MD  Just Brahmatewari MD  Avelino A Guiribitey MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  Paul E Simon MD  Joel Wiszniak MD PA  David Drachman MD  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  Dermatology Consultants of South Florida PA  James D Hanson MD  Pamela A Rousseau MD  Peter Teng MD  Hillard J Halpryn MD  Hillard J Halpryn MD  Hillard J Halpryn MD  Angelo P Thrower MD  Stacy J Frankel MD PA  Andrea Trowers MD PA  Nelson Charlie MD PA  Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Institute  Martin Dermatology  Estevez Gonzalo DelCristo MD  Peter L Babinski MD  Murray D Smith MD  Mark S Bernhardt MD  Diane Walder MD & Cynthia Golomb MD  Diane Walder MD & Cynthia Golomb MD  Loretta M Ciraldo MD  Juan Pellerano MD  Skin & Cancer Associates  M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  M Lipman & G Zellman MDs  Natura Dermatology & Cosmetics  Advanced Cosmetic Laser Center  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  University of Miami Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery Pembroke Pines, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 Pembroke Pines
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