Treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma by topical photodynamic therapy with fractionated 5-aminolevulinic acid 20% versus two stage topical methylaminolevulinic acid: results of a randomized controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: The 2-fold ALA-PDT scheme resulted in fewer recurrences, although the difference between both treatment groups was not statistically significant. On the contrary, it resulted in higher pain scores and more post-treatment side-effects compared to MAL-PDT. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - September 8, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kessels JPHM, Kreukels H, Nelemans PJ, Roozeboom MH, van Pelt H, Mosterd K, de Haas ERM, Kelleners-Smeets NWJ Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research