Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an advanced medical skin treatment that combines a topical photosensitizing medication with a precisely controlled light source to selectively target and destroy abnormal, sun-damaged, or rapidly dividing skin cells while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. The treatment works by allowing the medication to absorb into damaged cells, where it is then activated by light to trigger a controlled photochemical reaction that breaks down these cells at a microscopic level. PDT is widely used in dermatology for the treatment of actinic keratoses, diffuse sun damage, and field cancerization, and it is also effective for acne by reducing oil gland activity and eliminating acne-causing bacteria. In addition to its medical benefits, PDT can improve overall skin tone, texture, and clarity as damaged cells are replaced through natural healing processes. Because it treats both visible lesions and underlying subclinical damage, PDT is considered a preventative as well as corrective therapy for long-term skin health. Rejuvenation Dermatology offers photodynamic therapy as part of its comprehensive medical dermatology services, providing clinically guided protocols tailored to each patient’s skin condition, severity of damage, and treatment goals.