Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) with ALA and BLU-U Light

  Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a special treatment performed with a topical photosensitizing agent called Levulan (5-aminolevulinic acid or ALA) activated with the correct wavelength of light.

Photodynamic therapy is also known as: "ALA PDT or ALA BLU-U treatment".

  These treatments remove sun damaged pre-cancerous areas and spots called actinic keratoses. Sun damage, fine lines, and blotchy pigmentation are also improved because of the positive effect of Levulan and the light treatment. ALA BLU-U treatment also has the unique ability to minimize pores and reduce oil glands, effectively treating stubborn Acne, Rosacea, and improve the appearance of some acne scars.

How much improvement can I expect?

  Patients with severe sun damaged skin manifested by actinic keratoses, texture, and tone changes including mottled pigmentation and skin laxity may see excellent results. You may also see improvement of large pores and pitted acne scars. Active acne can improve dramatically.

To learn more about ALA BLU-U treatment, please see our Bluelight FAQ.