Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a widely used non‐invasive treatment for certain non‐
melanoma skin cancers, permitting treatment of large and multiple lesions with excellent …

Highlights•Light-based anti-infectives work against biofilms and localized
infections.•Ultraviolet C light will kill all pathogens without killing host mammalian …

In addition to approved indications in non‐melanoma skin cancer in immunocompetent
patients, topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) has also been studied for its place in the …

Multicentre randomized controlled studies now demonstrate high efficacy of topical
photodynamic therapy (PDT) for actinic keratoses, Bowen's disease (BD) and superficial …

The causative species of cutaneous leishmaniasis determines the clinical features and
courses, and treatments. Intralesional or systemic antimonials are the gold standard for the …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has become an established treatment modality for
dermatooncologic conditions like actinic keratosis, Bowen's disease, in situ squamous cell …

Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a widely approved therapy for actinic keratoses,
squamous cell carcinoma in-situ, superficial and certain thin basal cell carcinomas …

With rapid emergence of multi-drug resistant microbes, it is imperative to seek alternative
means for infection control. Optical waveguides are an auspicious delivery method for …

Abstract Exogenous 5‐aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is taken up directly by bacteria, yeasts,
fungi, and some parasites, which then induces the accumulation of protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) …

BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) has traditionally been underrecognized and
underreported. Improved awareness is warranted as the number of cases has increased as …