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aminolevulinic acid and Dermatitis, Perioral

aminolevulinic acid has been researched along with Dermatitis, Perioral 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.

Dermatitis, Perioral: A papular eruption of unknown etiology that progresses to residual papular erythema and scaling usually confined to the area of the mouth, and almost exclusively occurring in young women. It may also be localized or extend to involve the eyelids and adjacent glabella area of the forehead (periocular dermatitis). (Dorland, 28th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Treatment of perioral dermatitis (POD) consists of topical steroids, oral antibiotics, and topical antibiotics."2.72Photodynamic therapy for perioral dermatitis. ( Hopson, B; Richey, DF, 2006)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Richey, DF1
Hopson, B1

Trials

1 trial available for aminolevulinic acid and Dermatitis, Perioral

ArticleYear
Photodynamic therapy for perioral dermatitis.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2006, Volume: 5, Issue:2 Suppl

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aminolevulinic Acid; Child; Dermatitis, Perioral; Female

2006