Does ambient light contribute to the therapeutic effects of topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) using aminolevulinic acid HCl (ALA)?

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Lasers in Surgery and MedicineVolume 39, Issue 3 p. 201-202 Letter to the Editor Does ambient light contribute to the therapeutic effects of topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) using aminolevulinic acid HCl (ALA)?† Stuart L. Marcus MD, PhD, Corresponding Author Stuart L. Marcus MD, PhD [email protected] Department of Medical Affairs, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Valhalla, New York 10595400 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595.Search for more papers by this authorAnna Houlihan MA, Anna Houlihan MA Department of Medical Affairs, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Valhalla, New York 10595Search for more papers by this authorScott Lundahl, Scott Lundahl Department of Medical Affairs, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Valhalla, New York 10595Search for more papers by this authorMary E. Ferdon PhD, Mary E. Ferdon PhD Therapeutics, Inc., San Diego, CaliforniaSearch for more papers by this author Stuart L. Marcus MD, PhD, Corresponding Author Stuart L. Marcus MD, PhD [email protected] Department of Medical Affairs, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Valhalla, New York 10595400 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595.Search for more papers by this authorAnna Houlihan MA, Anna Houlihan MA Department of Medical Affairs, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Valhalla, New York 10595Search for more papers by this authorScott Lundahl, Scott Lundahl Department of Medical Affairs, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Valhalla, New York 10595Search for more papers by this authorMary E. Ferdon PhD, Mary E. Ferdon PhD Therapeutics, Inc., San Diego, CaliforniaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 24 January 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.20460Citations: 8 † All authors have disclosed potential conflicts of interest with this study. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume39, Issue3March 2007Pages 201-202 RelatedInformation