Opinion|Videos|October 21, 2024
Addressing Barriers to Photodynamic Therapy
Author(s)Anthony M. Rossi, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Key Takeaways
- Patient discomfort and prolonged treatment times are common barriers to photodynamic therapy in dermatology.
- Managing patient expectations and discomfort during PDT sessions is a significant challenge for dermatologists.
Anthony M. Rossi, MD, discusses common barriers to implementing photodynamic therapy (PDT), and provides solutions to specific challenges in the treatment setting.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- In your experience, what common barriers to photodynamic therapy may dermatologists encounter?
- Do you have a specific example you could share of a challenge that you faced while implementing PDT?
- What solutions would you share to help resolve those specific examples?
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