Systematic review of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To perform a systematic review of available literature regarding the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and ALA derivative photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and provide recommendations on its use.

Methods

A systematic review was performed of all published studies up to September 1, 2019 from nine databases, including PubMed, that evaluated PDT in the treatment of HS. For each study, quality of evidence and risk of bias was evaluated. Recommendations from the body of evidence were created based on Strength of Recommendation and Taxonomy (SORT) criteria.

Results

Eighteen studies met inclusion criteria. The majority of studies had a high risk of bias. Blue light PDT with 20% ALA and red light PDT with 16% methyl aminol

SUBMITTER: Reshetylo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087637 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature