Levulan and Blue Light Therapy

What is Levulan Kerastick and how does it work with Blue Light to treat Actinic Keratosis?
Actinic Keratosis, is a rough, scaly patch of skin that typically develops from years of sun exposure. These cells can be precancerous and are commonly found on your face, lips, ears, the backs of your hands, forearms, scalp and neck. Levulan is a light activated topical solution used in combination with and Blue Light therapy to treat Actinic Keratosis. When aminolevulinic acid, the active ingredient in Levulan Kerastick, is applied to the skin or scalp, the medication builds up in the cells, which then make the cells sensitive to light. When these cells are exposed to blue light, the cells are then destroyed.

How will the procedure work?
Levulan and Blue Light Therapy is a 2-Step procedure. First, Levulan Kerastick Topical Solution, 20%, is applied directly to the target lesions. Then the lesions are illuminated with a Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator.

Who is a good candidate? 
Anyone with Actinic Keratosis is a good candidate for this treatment. However as many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications, a consultation with our medical practitioners is required.

When will I see results and when can I return to everyday activities?
Recovery will begin immediately after the treatment has been completed. However, patients will continue to see increased results over the 4 weeks following the completion of their treatment. Some tenderness, peeling and redness may appear but should subside after several days.