Madison Skin & Laser Center is one of the only dermatology offices in Washington to offer Photodynamic Therapy for skin cancer and pre-skin cancers.
Photodynamic Therapy is one of our patients' preferred forms of treatment for pre-skin cancers.
Dr. Rogers and her staff are among the most knowledgeable Photodynamic Therapy providers in the country.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a safe and effective treatment for pre-skin cancers and superficial skin cancers. It is well tolerated, effective and one of our patients' favorite treatment options for actinic keratoses and superficial skin cancers. PDT has also been shown to improve skin texture, pigment, broken blood vessels and acne.
Dr. Heather Rogers, Dr. Irwin, and their staff here at Madison Skin & Laser Center in Seattle are proud to be one of the only dermatology offices in the area to offer red and blue light for treatment of skin cancers and pre-skin cancers.
What does the treatment involve?
PDT is a 2-step process.
STEP 1 is the application of the medication. Depending upon the condition to be treated, the medication may be applied for 1 or 3 hours. During the incubation period the area being treated needs to avoid sunlight or excessive indoor light exposure.
STEP 2 is the light treatment for less than 15 minutes.
- Photos of superficial skin cancers before and after two treatments with PDT
If you are interested in learning more about PDT for the treatment of a superficial skin cancers please call our Seattle dermatology office at (206) 215-6600 for an appointment with Dr. Heather Rogers, our skin cancer specialist. Dr. Heather Rogers is an expert in the field of PDT and has lectured nationally about the use of photodynamic therapy in dermatology.