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Ablative fractional laser‐assisted photodynamic therapy for lentigo maligna: a prospective pilot study

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Lentigo maligna (LM) is an in situ form of melanoma carrying a risk of progression to invasive lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM). LM poses a clinical challenge, with subclinical extension and… Click to show full abstract

Lentigo maligna (LM) is an in situ form of melanoma carrying a risk of progression to invasive lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM). LM poses a clinical challenge, with subclinical extension and high recurrence rates after incomplete surgery. Alternative treatment methods have been investigated with varying results. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with methylaminolaevulinate (MAL) has already proved promising in this respect.

Keywords: fractional laser; ablative fractional; lentigo maligna; photodynamic therapy

Journal Title: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Year Published: 2019

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