Light Therapy | Photodynamic (PDT) [Dermatology]

Dr. Anderson explains photodynamic light therapy, shows what it looks like and what it treats. This treatment is also referred to as Blue Light Therapy or Red Light Therapy.

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"This video is going to be talking to you about prevention of the consequences that happen from sun damage, once you've already started experiencing the consequences.

So you've had pre-cancers or actinic keratosis treated by your local dermatologists, and sometimes those treatments are either through freezing or creams, but there's also another treatment called light therapy. And light therapy is broken down into blue light and red light. And with each types of light therapy there are different activators, but the procedure is the same. And the goals are the same, and the reasons why we're doing it are the same..."

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Dr. Reagan Anderson is Board Certified Dermatologist and a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon.

Education & Credentials:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• American Osteopathic Association Approved Internship, Family Practice
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
• Undersea/Diving Medical Officer, UMO/DMO
Naval Undersea Medical Institute
• Master of Christian Studies
Regent College
• Master of Public Health
School of Health Management, ATSU
• Dermatology Residency
Michigan State University/Oakwood Southshore Medical Center
• Board Certified Dermatologist
American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology
• Fellow Member of the American Society of Mohs Surgeons
• Certificate of Added Qualification for Mohs Surgery
American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology
• Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Rocky Vista University
• USMC First Reconnaissance Battalion Surgeon (former)

Practice Information:
Colorado Dermatology Institute
Colorado Springs, CO

[x_Gal]

Just had this treatment done last Friday. It was rough the first few days, then it began to feel better on the 3rd day. The treatment was a tad uncomfortable as well. After care... just keep it moisturized. Use a sensitive formula cleanser (wash 2-3 times a day), sensitive moisturizing cream & then cover with an ointment to keep it hydrated. If going outside, wear sunscreen & a wide brimmed hat! The first couple of days I took Benadryll to ease the swelling, which also helped me sleep. It's dry, tight, itchy & peeling now, but am excited for the end result!

[lindagulla]

Great educational video for professionals until the end with the patient discussing his experience.

[ninarose]

What is the name of the medication you put on before the treatment?

[MareixxTR]

Thank you for this informational video!

[tinar.]

Please kindly advise which laser light therapy is most effective for hpv viral and plantar wart presentation on the neck, chest, stomach, and feet regions. How many treatments are required to see good results. Kindly advise if the procedure is painful and requires tylenol beforehand. Kindly advise what to do before laser hpv treatment and post-laser treatment in terms of after-care for optimal results. Thank you.

[joeturner]

What medication could you take before the procedure to help with pain during procedure and post procedure like tylenol or a NSAIDS to help with pain if needed thanks heard that it can be tough sitting there for 16 minutes from several people thanks

[linda.said]

Thank you for such an informative video! Having my PDTfor AK done in the coming weeks. My skincare routine consists of Tretenoine 0.1%, Vit C 10% and a few other less active ingredients. My question 1: should i stop using the above a few days before my treatment. 2: would you recommend any other actives in the future to prevent new AK from forming? Thank you!

[future]

I have seborrheic dermatitis on scalp .I am a girl.Do I need to shave my head if I go for light therapy?

[jmlfa]

It is incredibly painful. Still waiting for the results ... if any. NEVER AGAIN !!!!

[honeybadgernasty]

What is the cost of PDT? It won't be covered by my insurance since it's going to treat my facial acne and enlarged pores...