Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: Photodynamic Therapy, 3rd Edition

Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), 3rd Edition by Macrene Alexiades MD, PhD is a concise, visually rich, and highly practical guide to one of the most versatile and evolving techniques in cosmetic and medical dermatology. Designed for hands-on clinicians, this updated edition delivers step-by-step procedural guidance that reflects current best practices in photodynamic therapy. By integrating scientific foundations with real-world clinical application, the book supports dermatologists in safely expanding their procedural skills while optimizing patient outcomes across medical, oncologic, and aesthetic indications.

Key Features

• Provides a clear and in-depth understanding of PDT principles, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications
• Organized into distinct sections covering medical dermatology, oncology, and aesthetic uses of PDT
• Offers step-by-step procedural “how-to” guidance, including technique optimization, pitfalls, and troubleshooting
• Covers a wide range of indications such as actinic keratoses, skin cancers and precancerous lesions, infections, follicular disorders, and skin rejuvenation
• Includes new and expanded content on novel photosensitizers, daylight photodynamic therapy, and transepidermal delivery methods
• Shares expert tips and practical insights from experienced, hands-on clinicians
• Emphasizes strategies to improve safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction
• Features extensive high-quality color photographs and illustrations reflecting real clinical cases
• Includes patient-friendly post-PDT care information sheets
• Comes with a fully searchable eBook, allowing note-taking, highlighting, customization, and audio reading support .

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2025
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443106894
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443106897
• Best Sellers Rank: #7,450,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #441 in Lymphatic Cancer
• #966 in Dermatology (Books)