Healthier skin, activated by light.

What is photodynamic therapy?

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive, successful treatment option for actinic keratosis (AK), small superficial skin cancers such as superficial or nodular basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma in situ, acne and sun damage. Actinic keratoses are precancerous skin growths that can progress into squamous or basal cell carcinomas if they are not treated.

PDT uses light to activate a topical photosensitising medication, which results in sick or precancerous tissue being replaced with healthy tissue.

This therapy can enhance your appearance while also safeguarding your health. Once precancerous growths are removed, your skin may have a smoother, more appealing texture. PDT may also help with pigmentation disorders, rosacea, sun damage and other cosmetic concerns.

Where is PDT used?

PDT is most often used to treat sun damage over larger areas, such as actinic keratoses, precancerous skin lesions and superficial skin cancers on the:

How does PDT work?

When applied to the skin, the cream is absorbed specifically by cancerous and sun-damaged cells. The cells transform it into a naturally occurring, highly light-sensitive molecule. When the skin is then exposed to the right kind of light, it targets and eliminates the abnormal cells. Because healthy cells are spared, the procedure is extremely safe and effective.