Publication Name	World Journal of Dermatology
Manuscript ID	6450
Country	Italy

Received	2013-10-18 12:23
Peer-Review Started	2013-10-21 17:55
To Make the First Decision	2013-11-12 14:29
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Revised	2013-12-26 18:41
Second Decision	2014-03-14 18:15
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2014-03-14 18:27
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Category	Dermatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Photodynamic therapy with topical aminolevulinic acid
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Luca Negosanti, Valentina Pinto, Rossella Sgarzani, Francesca Negosanti, Guido Zannetti and Riccardo Cipriani
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Corresponding Author	Dr. Luca Negosanti, MD, Plastic Surgery Department, S.Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Via Giuseppe Dagnini 3, 40138 Bologna, Italy. luca.negosanti81@gmail.com
Key Words	Photodynamic therapy; Aminolevulinic acid; Skin cancer
Core Tip	Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with aminolevulinic acid is a relatively new therapy in dermatologic practice, and the indications for PDT are increasing continuously. PDT is based on the topical application of a porphyrin derivative followed by exposure of the treated area to a specific wavelength of light to selectively destroy a cutaneous target. A thorough knowledge of the mechanism of action of the treatment and its effects are necessary to provide the patient with an appropriate assessment and indication. In this paper we report the mechanism of action of PDT with aminolevulinic acid, the literature concerning the most common diseases treated with PDT and the subsequent level of evidence, according to the European Guidelines.
Publish Date	2014-05-20 16:00
Citation	Negosanti L, Pinto V, Sgarzani R, Negosanti F, Zannetti G, Cipriani R. Photodynamic therapy with topical aminolevulinic acid. World J Dermatol 2014; 3(2): 6-14
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6190/full/v3/i2/6.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5314/wjd.v3.i2.6

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