Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Acne Treatment
The PDT laser treatment targets hyperactive oil glands in your skin, which are the root cause of acne. Laser treatments can also effectively treat deep acne scars. Since acne is an ongoing condition, patients can continue using their current acne treatments, prescriptions, and skincare routines while undergoing laser treatments.
PDT for Acne Treatment
This treatment can smooth out old acne scars, giving your skin a softer and smoother appearance. Photodynamic Acne Treatment (PDT) involves applying a photosensitizing agent to your skin. PDT-ALA can significantly improve moderate to severe acne, including cystic acne.
Before Photodynamic Acne Treatment, the best option for resistant and cystic acne was Accutane. However, Accutane has many systemic side effects, including birth defects, liver abnormalities, mood depression, and dryness and night vision changes for virtually all patients. *Systemic treatments are medications taken orally, injected, or infused that affect the entire body. PDT Acne Treatment offers a viable alternative to other acne treatments without negative systemic effects.
The advantages of PDT include rapid treatment of acne lesions, no scarring, no surgical excisions, and no systemic side effects. Following these treatments, the skin appears refreshed and younger. We recommend 2-3 treatments at 2 to 3-week intervals for optimal results.
It's important to understand that, as with any medical treatment, there are alternative treatments and options to PDT. This therapy might not work for everyone. You may want to discuss alternative treatment options for acne, acne scarring, and severe cystic acne with our board-certified NYC dermatologist, Dr. Rothfeld, during your consultation appointment.
Meet Dr. Gary Rothfeld
Dr. Rothfeld, a board-certified dermatologist in New York, NY, specializes in dermatology and dermatologic surgery, including state-of-the-art cosmetic surgical procedures. Dr. Gary sees every patient himself and believes in personalized care. He does not employ physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or other physician substitutes to perform treatments. He personally sees every patient at every visit.
A significant percentage of hair loss, dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology conditions are diagnosed based on listening to the patient's medical history, further examination, and additional detailed or careful evaluation. Older dermatologists like myself rely on history and physical exams more than younger dermatologists. I believe the focus has shifted too much towards cosmetic procedures, where younger dermatologists are just performing these procedures without listening to their patients. This is important because if the dermatologist does not spend enough time with the patient during the consultation, the cosmetic procedures may not be effective.
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