Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2021, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (1): 1-9.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20200731

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Chinese guidelines for clinical application of aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy in dermatology (2021 edition)

Photodynamic Therapy Research Center, Chinese Society of Dermatology; Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Dermatology; Photomedicine Therapeutic Equipment Group, Committee on Skin Disease and Cosmetic Dermatology, China Association of Medical Equipment   

  1. Photodynamic Therapy Research Center, Chinese Society of Dermatology; Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Dermatology; Photomedicine Therapeutic Equipment Group, Committee on Skin Disease and Cosmetic Dermatology, China Association of Medical Equipment
  • Received:2020-07-21 Revised:2020-11-20 Online:2021-01-15 Published:2021-01-05
  • Contact: Wang Xiuli; Gu Heng E-mail:wangxiuli20150315@163.com; guheng@aliyun.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 In recent years, aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) has been widely applied and rapidly developed in the treatment of skin diseases in China. In order to further standardize, guide and promote the clinical application of ALA-PDT in dermatology, Chinese Society of Dermatology, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Dermatology and Photomedicine Therapeutic Equipment Group of Committee on Skin Disease and Cosmetic Dermatology of China Association of Medical Equipment once again organized relevant experts engaged in ALA-PDT to revise and update the first edition of “clinical application of aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy: an expert consensus statement", and establish this edition of guidelines, providing a reference for Chinese dermatologists in clinical practice.

Key words: Photochemotherapy, Aminolevulinic acid, Guidelines, Dermatology, Aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy, Clinical application