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Surgical intervention combined with photodynamic therapy for treatment of perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens: a case report.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens (PCAS) is a chronic recurrent disease. Single treatment modalities are commonly ineffective. A surgical intervention combined with photodynamic therapy may be an effective treatment strategy. Herein, we present the case of a 21-year-old man with a two-month history of PCAS treated with such a treatment. Photodynamic therapy may directly eradicate sebaceous glands and reduce follicular hyperkeratosis and the surgical procedure can eliminate septic and decayed tissue. The surgical intervention combined with photodynamic therapy was effective in relieving the patient’s pain, and we believe it provides an option for the treatment of PCAS.

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.104937

Authors: Zhaojun Yuan, Guangliang Zhang

Institutions: Shandong Provincial Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Shandong First Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610