Photodynamic therapy for keloids and hypertrophic scars: areview

摘要

Keloid is a poorly understood disease that is unique to humans. Hypertrophicscars are similar to keloids and may transform into keloids over time. Thestandard treatments for these scars are limited by inconsistent efficacy andlong treatment/follow-up times. Therefore, a new treatment that is effectivefor all abnormal scar cases is needed. One option may be photodynamictherapy (PDT). This review assesses the current evidence regarding thesafety and efficacy of PDT for keloids and hypertrophic scars.