Gao Yang, MD, Laser Center, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Leihong Flora Xiang, MD, PhD Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Michael H. Gold, MD, Gold Skin Care Center, Tennessee Clinical Research Center, Nashville, Tennesee; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennesee; Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Number One Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China Read the rest of this article »

Therapeutic and Aesthetic Uses of Photodynamic Therapy

Part four of a five-part series

by Michael H. Gold, MD, Medical Director, Gold Skin Care Center and The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, Nashville, Tennessee

Abstract
The use of 5-aminolevulinic acid–photodynamic therapy in clinical practice is an individual determination based on experiences learned from clinicians and from personal experience. This manuscript reviews how one clinician approaches patients interested in having photodynamic therapy. It covers all practical aspects of the treatment process and reviews how photodynamic therapy can be utilized in your clinical practice.

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Therapeutic and Aesthetic Uses of Photodynamic Therapy

Part two of a five-part series

by Michael H. Gold, MD

Medical Director, Gold Skin Care Center and The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, Nashville, Tennessee

Disclosure: Dr. Gold is a consultant to, speaks for, and receives honoraria from Pharos Life.

Address correspondence to: Michael H. Gold, MD, Gold Skin Care, 2000 Richard Jones Road, Suite 220, Nashville, TN 37215; E-mail: goldskin@goldskincare.com Read the rest of this article »

Therapeutic and Aesthetic Uses of Photodynamic Therapy
Part one of a five-part series

by Michael H. Gold, MD
Medical Director, Gold Skin Care Center and The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, Nashville, Tennessee

Abstract
The utilization of aminolevulinic acid–photodynamic therapy in dermatology has steadily been on the rise since its introduction into our therapeutic armamentarium almost 10 years ago. Clinicians are realizing the continued benefits of this therapy from a therapeutic and cosmetic/aesthetic outcome. This was first seen in the treatment of nonhyperkeratotic actinic keratoses of the face and scalp where resolution of the actinic keratoses was achieved and a cosmetic improvement noted from the therapies. Clinicians are embracing photorejuvenation utilizing aminolevulinic acid–photodynamic therapy, which is reviewed in this article.

(J Clin Aesthetic Derm. 2008;1(2):32–37)

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