Photodynamic therapy: an advanced technology in dermatology

Photodynamic therapy is a dermatological technique that uses a combination of light and photosensitising substances to treat certain skin lesions.

This technology allows for targeted action on specific skin cells while preserving the surrounding tissues.

How does photodynamic therapy work?

The principle relies on three elements:

1. a photosensitising substance applied to the skin
2. a specific light source
3. photochemical reaction that destroys certain targeted cells

When the light activates the photosensitising substance, it triggers a reaction that eliminates the targeted cells.

Multilight Lamp

At Centre Skinpulse, photodynamic therapy is performed using the Multilight lamp, a device that enables controlled activation of the photosensitising substances applied to the skin.

This technology provides uniform activation of the treated area.

MICROM™ HM 525 Cryostat and Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Certain skin lesions require a highly precise analysis of the tissues.

The MICROM™ HM 525 Cryostat is a device used in Mohs micrographic surgery, a technique that allows tissue to be analysed in real time during the procedure.

This technology helps optimise the precision of dermatological treatments.