Abstract
This article describes a single-center trial involving twenty-two patients with acne vulgaris. Blu-U light was used in all patients, while half were pre-treated with aminolevulinic acid. Preliminary results show promise for this treatment in mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Controlled Clinical Trial
MeSH terms
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Acne Vulgaris / classification
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Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
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Aminolevulinic Acid / administration & dosage
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Aminolevulinic Acid / therapeutic use*
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Humans
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Photochemotherapy / methods*
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Photosensitizing Agents / administration & dosage
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Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use*
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Severity of Illness Index
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Photosensitizing Agents
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Aminolevulinic Acid