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Treatment of Acne Vulgaris With Photodynamic Therapy: The Use of Aminolevulinic Acid and Green Light
Miller A, Van Camp A
Cosmet Dermatol. 2006;19:624-627.

Light therapy and photodynamic therapy are increasingly popular therapeutic options for acne vulgaris. Green light lasers, 532 nm, are capable of direct bactericidal effects and of activating the photosensitizer aminolevulinic acid. This type of photodynamic therapy is another reasonable, safe option to add to the arsenal of tools to combat mild to severe inflammatory, papulopustular acne.


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