Comparative study of imiquimod 3.75% vs. photodynamic therapy for actinic keratosis of the scalp.

Chiara Cortelazzi Giulia OdoriciElisa CastagnettiGiovanni PellacaniSergio Di Nuzzo

Published in: Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine (2021)

Both imiquimod and MAL-PDT were effective in the reduction in the number of AK. In the long-term, both present a good effectiveness maintained over time with excellent aesthetic results. A combination or sequential therapy could optimize the management of the cancerization field.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
photodynamic therapy
systematic review
cancer therapy
stem cells
drug delivery
bone marrow
patient satisfaction
mesenchymal stem cells