Tag: acne vulgaris
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Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy for Drug-Resistant Acne
Introduction Acne vulgaris remains a common skin condition worldwide, affecting people across ages and ethnicities. The emergence of drug-resistant strains of Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) has complicated standard treatments, including antibiotics such as tetracyclines. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using dye-based photosensitizers like sodium iron chlorophyllin offers a non-antibiotic strategy to neutralize acne-associated bacteria while…
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using sodium iron chlorophyllin against drug-resistant Cutibacterium acnes from patients with acne vulgaris
Introduction Acne vulgaris remains a common dermatological challenge worldwide, with drug-resistant strains of Cutibacterium acnes complicating effective management. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using sodium iron chlorophyllin has emerged as a promising approach. This non-antibiotic strategy leverages a photosensitizer that, when activated by light, generates reactive oxygen species capable of destroying bacterial cells. Here we review…
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with sodium iron chlorophyllin for drug-resistant Cutibacterium acnes in acne vulgaris
Introduction Acne vulgaris remains a common skin condition that can be difficult to treat when drug-resistant strains of Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) are involved. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) using sodium iron chlorophyllin (SIC) has emerged as a promising approach that combines a light-activated photosensitizer with visible light to selectively destroy bacterial cells. This article…