Post treatment care in photodynamic therapy (PDT) of large facial port-wine stain (PWS) birthmarks.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been proved to be an effective and safe treatment for port-wine stain (PWS) birthmarks in China, especially for lager facial lesions. However, excessive treatment, improper nursing and human errors can cause serious adverse reactions that might result in high risks of infection, thick scabs and scar formation. The understanding and implementing of good post treatment care play a critical role in preventing and minimizing adverse reactions.

Efficacy of hemoporfin photodynamic therapy for pulsed dye laser-resistant facial port-wine stains in 107 children: A retrospective study.

Background: Port-wine stains occur in 0.3-0.5% newborns, mainly on the face and neck.

Efficacy of the combination of minimally invasive CO laser incision with photodynamic therapy for infected epidermoid cysts.

Background: There are three main techniques for the removal of epidermoid cysts: traditional wide excision, minimal excision, and punch biopsy excision. For inflamed cysts, the wall is more friable and, therefore, more difficult to remove completely. The classic surgical excision always leads to a long scar or high rate of recurrence.

Satisfactory response of a back carbuncle to 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) photodynamic therapy: A case report.

Carbuncle, a collection of interconnected furuncles with multiple pustular openings, is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). In this condition, both skin and subcutaneous tissue of the lesion show severe inflammation.