Photodynamic therapy with topical photosensitizers in mucosal and semimucosal areas: review from a dermatologic perspective

TY - JOUR

T1 - Photodynamic therapy with topical photosensitizers in mucosal and semimucosal areas: review from a dermatologic perspective

AU - Grandi, Vieri

AU - Sessa, Maurizio

AU - Pisano, Luigi

AU - Rossi, Riccardo

AU - Galvan, Arturo

AU - Gattai, Riccardo

AU - Mori, Moira

AU - Tiradritti, Luana

AU - Bacci, Stefano

AU - Zuccati, Giuliano

AU - Cappugi, Pietro

AU - Pimpinelli, Nicola

N1 - doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2018.04.005

PY - 2018/9

Y1 - 2018/9

N2 - Photodynamic Therapy is a procedure based on the interaction between a Photosensitizer, a light source with a specific wavelength and oxygen. The aim of this review is to provide a brief and updated analysis of scientific reports on the use of PDT with topical PS in the management of oncological, infectious, and inflammatory disorders involving mucosal and semimucosal areas, with a specific focus on diseases of dermatologic interest.

AB - Photodynamic Therapy is a procedure based on the interaction between a Photosensitizer, a light source with a specific wavelength and oxygen. The aim of this review is to provide a brief and updated analysis of scientific reports on the use of PDT with topical PS in the management of oncological, infectious, and inflammatory disorders involving mucosal and semimucosal areas, with a specific focus on diseases of dermatologic interest.

U2 - 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2018.04.005

DO - 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2018.04.005

M3 - Journal article

C2 - 29669264

SN - 1572-1000

JO - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

JF - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

ER -