Title: Photodynamic therapy for skin rejuvenation

Biography:

Lara el Hayderi has completed her PhD at the age of 31 years from Liège University and is currently clinical chief at University of Liege in Belgium. She has published more than 20 papers in reputed journals and has given numerous national and international conferences. She has done clinical research in the field of viral infectious diseases on herpes simplex and varicella zoster virus. She actively gives lectures on cosmetic and dermatology at the University and develops the field.

Abstract

Therapeutic benefits of Photodynamic therapy (PDT) are known to treat actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, and Bowen disease. More scientific studies now show the benefits on skin rejuvenation. The limit of conventional Photodynamic therapy is the pain associated. Since a few years, the alternative of Day light Photodynamic therapy has been recommended. It is an efficacious alternative to traditional PDT, it is simple to perform and it is not a painful treatment. All skin types may be treated with day light PDT in case of actinic photodamage of the skin. The treatment scheduling may be performed in most weather conditions except in case of rain or extreme temperature conditions. Depending on the geographical localization, it will be performed all year long in Australia, Latin America and South Europe, but only from March/April to September/ October in Northern Europe. This technique may also be coupled with other esthetic treatments for better outcomes. Chemical peels, mechanical peels, curetage, Ablative lasers and microneedling may be associated before or after the day light PDT treatment. The overall benefits of day light PDT will show on overall skin rejuvenation and quality, fines wrinkles, pigmentation or telangiectasia.