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Vitiligo-Like Depigmentated Actinic Keratosis: A Unique Case Successfully Treated with ALA-PDT

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective To report the clinical manifestations and therapeutic efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in a rare case of vitiligo-like depigmented actinic keratosis (AK). Methods A 66-year-old female presented with a 10-year history of a hypopigmented facial patch (2.5 cm diameter) and a 3-year history of central erythema with scaling. The diagnosis of AK was confirmed by dermoscopy and histopathology. Three sessions of PDT were administered using 20% 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) cream under occlusion followed by red light irradiation (635 nm). Results Complete resolution of the lesion was observed post-treatment, with partial repigmentation in the hypopigmented area. No recurrence occurred during the 1-month follow-up. Conclusions ALA-PDT is effective for treating hypopigmented AK and may promote pigment restoration, providing a valuable reference for similar cases.

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.105104

Author: Ting Lv

Institution: Huadong Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610