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1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 372 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Comprehensive series in photosciences, 1568-461X ; v. 2 |
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Comprehensive series in photosciences ; v. 2. 1568-461X
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| Summary |
Photodynamic 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, phthalocyanines, chlorins, porphycenes and hypericin. In contrast to hematoporphyrin derivatives, these compounds are characterized by short-lasting generalized skin photosensitivity. These dyes are available for either topical or systemic delivery and are well characterized. The basic principles of PDT is more complex than chemotherapy or other pharmacological modalities. PDT involves not only a drug but an otherwise harmless compound that is activated by visible light. The interaction of these two treatment components is PDT. The variability of these both components results in a complexity of the treatment that may disorient the clinician who does not have specific experience in this field. This book aims to focus experimental and clinical findings on PDT in order to attract and direct the attention of a growing number of dermatologists |
| Contents |
Part Headings. History and Basics. Photosensitizers. Photodynamic Diagnosis. Systemic Photodynamic Therapy. Topical Photodynamic Therapy. Conclusive Remarks. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Skin -- Diseases -- Photochemotherapy.
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Fluorescence.
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Photochemotherapy.
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Skin Diseases -- therapy |
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Fluorescence |
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Photochemotherapy |
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Skin Diseases -- diagnosis |
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Peau -- Maladies -- Photochimiothérapie.
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Fluorescence.
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Photochimiothérapie.
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fluorescence.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Skin.
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MEDICAL -- Dermatology.
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Photochemotherapy
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Fluorescence
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Skin -- Diseases -- Photochemotherapy
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Huidziekten.
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Lichttherapie.
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Lichtgevoelige materialen.
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Fluorescentie.
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| Added Author |
Calzavara-Pinton, Piergiacomo.
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Szeimies, Rolf-Markus.
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Ortel, Bernhard.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Photodynamic therapy and fluorescence diagnosis in dermatology. 1st ed. Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier Science, 2001 0444508287 9780444508287 (DLC) 2001033908 (OCoLC)46992125 |
| ISBN |
9780444508287 |
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0444508287 |
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9780080538846 (electronic bk.) |
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0080538843 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000054979291 |
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DEBBG BV039828634 |
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DEBBG BV042313860 |
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DEBSZ 367768720 |
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DEBSZ 482353716 |
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NZ1 12433143 |
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NZ1 15188853 |
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AU@ 000075313598 |
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