Photodynamic Acne Therapy Philadelphia

PDT/ALA is a procedure that can significantly improve moderate to severe acne, including cystic acne. Prior to Photodynamic Acne Treatment, the best available treatment option for resistant and cystic acne was Accutane. PDT Acne Treatment provides a viable alternative to Accutane and there are no systemic effects. PDT/ALA treatments use Levulan (aminolevulinic acid) to inactivate the bacteria that trigger acne, exfoliate the skin to unclog pores, and decrease the activity of overactive sebaceous glands in the skin. With three mechanisms of action, it has a long lasting effect, even on severe acne, in the majority of patients. Three to five treatments are advised at two to three week intervals to obtain optimal results.