Photodynamic therapy for the treatment of hyperactive sebaceous glands using applied verteporfin and / or lemuteporfin

摘要

The present method involves the photodynamic treatment of hyperactive gland disorders. The method involves the topical administration of a photosensitizer composition comprising hydrophobic and/or lipophilic green porphyrins such as lemuteporfin, polyethylene glycol and skin penetration enhancers such as oleyl alcohol and TRANSCUTOLTM to affected skin and subsequent exposure of that skin to energy of a wavelength capable of activating the photosensitizer.