Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy vs Other Interventions in Randomized Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis -

Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy vs Other Interventions in Randomized Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Information type: Systematic reviews
Source: JAMA Dermatology
Specialities: Skin disorders
Summary
Meta-analysis of 4 studies (n=641) found that photodynamic therapy linked to 14% better chance of complete lesion clearance at 3 months after treatment than cryotherapy for thin actinic keratoses on face and scalp (RR 1.14; 95% CI, 1.11-1.18)
UKMi comment
An accompanying commentary discussing the three major limitations of photodynamic therapy can be accessed from the link below.
Related links: Commentary