Reviewer: Bill V, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Used this product in conjunction with Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) to address actinic keratosis on face. The laser light treatment was a very intense (painful) 17 minute episode. Swelling and sunburn like conditions resulted for several days. After 8-10 days skin healed to a condition far improved to pre-treatment. I am 61 years old and grew up in Florida in the pre-sunscreen era. Very fair skinned. ... Show Full Comment

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Used this product in conjunction with Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) to address actinic keratosis on face. The laser light treatment was a very intense (painful) 17 minute episode. Swelling and sunburn like conditions resulted for several days. After 8-10 days skin healed to a condition far improved to pre-treatment. I am 61 years old and grew up in Florida in the pre-sunscreen era. Very fair skinned. I have developed splotchy areas on my face some of which have progressed into early stage carcinomas. My dermatologist recommended this treatment. I anticipate doing it several times at one or two year intervals. In my opinion, the discomfort resulting from the treatment is well worth suffering through in view of the benefits. Folks commented how it made me look much younger. However, I did not use the treatment for cosmetic reasons, it was to remove ample sun damage that was becoming uncomfortable and a threat to develop into more serious conditions.
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Reviewer: jane, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This treatment was done in the doctor's office and has worked very well so far. I had a little swelling of the face and some redness. It was almost like a bad sunburn and then the peeling of the skin started the 4-5th day.

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This treatment was done in the doctor's office and has worked very well so far. I had a little swelling of the face and some redness. It was almost like a bad sunburn and then the peeling of the skin started the 4-5th day.
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Reviewer: Shel, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Had skin lesion for few months. Treatment ineffective. Lesion still exists.

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Had skin lesion for few months. Treatment ineffective. Lesion still exists.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Light treatment to activate the drug was more painful than expected.

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Light treatment to activate the drug was more painful than expected.
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Reviewer: Rockwitz, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had a small stroke 2 days after the application. I have chf and an implant and various other ailments. I am on coumadin. I am 63 years old and my family health history includes heart problems. My dermatologist Dr. Ong said he would report this to the FDA. I as well reported this to the FDA. All my doctors (dermatologist cardiologist, neurologist have said this was caused by my pr ... Show Full Comment

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I had a small stroke 2 days after the application. I have chf and an implant and various other ailments. I am on coumadin. I am 63 years old and my family health history includes heart problems. My dermatologist Dr. Ong said he would report this to the FDA. I as well reported this to the FDA. All my doctors (dermatologist cardiologist, neurologist have said this was caused by my preexisting conditions, not the aminolevulinic acid (Levulan Kerastick). As well, the company DUSA said this was not caused by the application. That being said the pamphlet says aminolevulinic acid has not been tested on people with inherited or acquired blood defects. I have to go with what the doctors say about what caused my stroke. But any patients who use this treatment may want to think about what I have written. Dennis Hurwitz Corona Del Mar
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