Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology and Oncology: Latest Advances and Prospects
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dermatology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 July 2024) | Viewed by 4361
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photoprotection; photodynamic therapy; non-melanoma skin cancer; atopic dermatitis; photodermatology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: photodynamic therapy; non-melanoma skin cancer; psoriasis; photodermatology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a well-known treatment cancer treatment. It is commonly used to treat non-melanoma skin cancer, although its clinical application in other cancers is limited. In addition, PDT is used off-label in the treatment of many dermatological issues, either for inflammatory conditions, infections or esthetics.
The research in this field is increasing yearly. Better methods of delivery for the photosensitizer, combination with other molecules to enhance efficacy, improved knowledge of biomarkers to predict the response, or the possibility of using PDT to perform diagnosis and therapy at the same time (theragnosis) are some of the many fields of PDT research.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in PDT for cancer and for dermatology, with a particular interest in those approaching clinical transfer. Researchers are encouraged to submit their findings in the form of original articles, reviews or brief communications.
Dr. Yolanda Gilaberte
Dr. Tamara Gracia-Cazaña
Dr. Marta Mascaraque
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photodynamic therapy
- cancer
- oncology
- dermatology
- skin
- biomarkers
- synergistic therapy
- resistance
- preclinical and clinical applications
- cutaneous and mucous infections
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