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aminolevulinic acid and Balanitis

aminolevulinic acid has been researched along with Balanitis in 2 studies

Aminolevulinic Acid: A compound produced from succinyl-CoA and GLYCINE as an intermediate in heme synthesis. It is used as a PHOTOCHEMOTHERAPY for actinic KERATOSIS.
5-aminolevulinic acid : The simplest delta-amino acid in which the hydrogens at the gamma position are replaced by an oxo group. It is metabolised to protoporphyrin IX, a photoactive compound which accumulates in the skin. Used (in the form of the hydrochloride salt)in combination with blue light illumination for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratosis of the face or scalp.

Balanitis: Inflammation of the head of the PENIS, glans penis.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zhu, H1
Jiang, Y1
Watts, M1
Kong, F1
Borgia, F1
Vaccaro, M1
Foti, A1
Giuffrida, R1
Cannavò, SP1

Reviews

1 review available for aminolevulinic acid and Balanitis

ArticleYear
Zoon's balanitis successfully treated with photodynamic therapy: Case report and literature review.
    Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy, 2016, Volume: 13

    Topics: Adult; Aminolevulinic Acid; Balanitis; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Male; Photochemotherapy; Pho

2016

Other Studies

1 other study available for aminolevulinic acid and Balanitis

ArticleYear
Treatment of pseudoepitheliomatous, keratotic, and micaceous balanitis with topical photodynamic therapy.
    International journal of dermatology, 2015, Volume: 54, Issue:2

    Topics: Aminolevulinic Acid; Balanitis; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Photochemotherapy; Photosensitizing Agent

2015