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aminolevulinic acid and Chondromalacia

aminolevulinic acid has been researched along with Chondromalacia in 1 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.

Chondromalacia: Softening and degeneration of the CARTILAGE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Therapies used to treat chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis (CNH), such as surgical excision, pressure relief, or topical steroids report varying degrees of success."1.46Observational study of chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis treated with methyl aminolevulinate photodynamic therapy. ( García-Malinis, AJ; Gilaberte, Y; Harto-Castaño, A; Pérez-García, B; Saceda-Corralo, D; Turrión-Merino, L, 2017)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
García-Malinis, AJ1
Turrión-Merino, L1
Pérez-García, B1
Saceda-Corralo, D1
Harto-Castaño, A1
Gilaberte, Y1

Other Studies

1 other study available for aminolevulinic acid and Chondromalacia

ArticleYear
Observational study of chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis treated with methyl aminolevulinate photodynamic therapy.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2017, Volume: 76, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aminolevulinic Acid; Cartilage Diseases; Dermatitis; Ear Cartilage;

2017