Photodynamic Therapy and Fluorescence Diagnosis in Dermatology Tim from conception of the molecules

from conception of the molecules to drug production

To this end this book is an attempt to bring together recent developments in the field

Artists represented in this unparalleled collection are the best illustrators

no other tome covers the diversity of topics in the field

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Photodynamic Therapy and Fluorescence Diagnosis in Dermatology Tim from conception of the moleculesPhotodynamic therapy has been widely investigated over the past two decades and is emerging as a promising therapeutic modality for skin cancers and several inflammatory diseases. This growing interest is based on the availability of a new simple, effective and safe regimen using the topical application of a pro drug, 5 aminolevulinic acid, as well as on the development of new "second generation" photosensitizers, namely 5 aminolevulinic acid esters,