China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2022, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (6): 419-422.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202206419

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Update of photodynamic therapy for port-wine stain

XIA Linhuan1,2, LIU Lian1,2, YANG Lihua1,2, JIANG Xian1,2   

  1. 1 Department of Dermatovenereology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; 2 Laboratory of Dermatology, Clinical Institute of Inftammation (CIII), Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Wetwork, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Online:2022-06-15 Published:2022-04-19
  • Contact: JIANG Xian, E-mail: jennyxianj@163.com

Abstract: Port-wine stain(PWS) is a congenital vascular malformation. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been used to treat PWS, especially for large areas, treatment-resistant and purple PWS. However, PDT still caused side effects such as pain, swelling, exudation, and scab. To provide a theoretical basis for the treatment of PWS, this article reviewed the progress of PDT in the treatment of PWS and discussed its advantages and disadvantages.

Key words: port-wine stain, photodynamic therapy, photosensitizer