Examples of these cells include those found in Actinic Keratosis, which are small, rough, raised areas found on skin that has been exposed to the sun over a long period of time. Over many years, some actinic keratoses may develop into squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas if not removed.

PDT IS A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

• Actinic Keratosis
• Squamous and basal cell carcinomas
• Psoriatic plaques
• Acne, clogged pores, oily skin
• Seborrheic or allergic dermatitis
• Rosacea
• Inflamed and irritated sun-damaged skin

AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR ACNE

ALA Photodynamic Therapy for Acne unclogs pores -- and, even more exciting -- shuts down the sebaceous glands in the skin. This is important because overactive sebaceous glands are the root cause in the formation of acne.

Photodynamic Therapy is one of those rare acne treatments that delivers what it promises, often more. Used for resistant acne, PDT offers life-altering improvements. Cystic acne, the kind that creates painful inflamed lumps deep in the skin, is a harsh reality for thousands of teens. The psychosocial impact of this type of acne can be overwhelming, leading to a teen's depression, shyness and a loss of confidence.

Photodynamic Therapy with ALA produces a long lasting result of lovely clear skin, even when treating severe cases of acne.

At Serendipity Medical Spa, teens are given the attention they deserve, and now, a treatment that works for them, and for others who have any of the skin disorders mentioned above.

IS THERE ANY RECOVERY TIME?

There is no downtime, however PDT of any kind makes the skin highly photosensitive for the next 48 hours. Therefore, we recommend avoiding the sun and applying full continuous opaque sun protection to all treated areas for two days.