Pain associated with photodynamic therapy using 5-aminolevulinic acid or 5-aminolevulinic acid methylester on tape-stripped normal skin

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Correlations between photoactivable porphyrins’ fluorescence, erythema and the pain induced by PDT on normal skin using ALA-derivatives

Barge, J., Glanzmann, T. M., Zellweger, M., Salomon, D., van den Bergh, H., & Wagnières, G. (2013) · Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2013.08.005 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

Efficacy of photodynamic therapy with topical 5‐aminolevulinic acid using intense pulsed light for Bowen’s disease

Hasegawa, T., Suga, Y., Mizuno, Y., HARUNA, K., Ogawa, H., & Ikeda, S. (2010) · The Journal of Dermatology · doi:10.1111/j.1346-8138.2010.00850.x · Cited by 26 · see citing works

Topical Methyl Aminolevulinate

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Phototoxic reaction and porphyrin fluorescence in skin after topical application of methyl aminolaevulinate

Angell‐Petersen, E., Christensen, C., Müller, C., & Warloe, T. (2006) · British Journal of Dermatology · doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2006.07638.x · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Pain, pain relief and other practical issues in photodynamic therapy

Wennberg, A. (2005) · Australasian Journal of Dermatology · doi:10.1111/j.1440-0960.2004.00115.x · Cited by 25 · see citing works

MAL‐PDT inhibits oral precancerous cells and lesions via autophagic cell death

Wang, Y., Chen, Y.-K., Hu, S. C., Xiao, L., Huang, W., Chi, T., Cheng, K., Wang, Y., & Yuan, S. F. (2019) · Oral Diseases · doi:10.1111/odi.13036 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Frequency of sensitization to methyl aminolaevulinate after photodynamic therapy

Korshøj, S., Sølvsten, H., Erlandsen, M., & Sommerlund, M. (2009) · Contact Dermatitis · doi:10.1111/j.1600-0536.2009.01548.x · Cited by 23 · see citing works

A pilot study to assess the efficacy of photodynamic therapy for Japanese patients with actinic keratosis in relation to lesion size and histological severity

Nakano, A., Tamada, Y., Watanabe, D., Ishida, N., Yamashita, N., Kuhara, T., Yanagishita, T., Kawamura, C., Akita, Y., & Matsumoto, Y. (2009) · Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine · doi:10.1111/j.1600-0781.2009.00401.x · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Correlation between treatment time, photobleaching, inflammation and pain after photodynamic therapy with methyl aminolevulinate on tape-stripped skin in healthy volunteers

Lerche, C. M., Fabricius, S., Philipsen, P. A., & Wulf, H. C. (2015) · Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences · doi:10.1039/c5pp00069f · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Field treatment of facial and scalp actinic keratoses with photodynamic therapy: Survey of patient perceptions of treatment satisfaction and outcomes

Tran, D. T., & Salmon, R. (2011) · Australasian Journal of Dermatology · doi:10.1111/j.1440-0960.2011.00785.x · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Immediate Whealing Urticaria in Red Light Exposed Areas During Photodynamic Therapy

Kaae, J., Philipsen, P. A., Hædersdal, M., & Wulf, H. C. (2008) · Acta Dermato Venereologica · doi:10.2340/00015555-0474 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Protoporphyrin IX formation after topical application of methyl aminolaevulinate and BF-200 aminolaevulinic acid declines with age

Nissen, C., Philipsen, P. A., & Wulf, H. C. (2015) · British Journal of Dermatology · doi:10.1111/bjd.13923 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

In-office Painless Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy: A Proof of Concept Study and Clinical Experience in More Than 100 Patients.

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Pain during topical photodynamic therapy - comparing methyl aminolevulinate (Metvix®) to aminolaevulinic acid (Ameluz®); an intra-individual clinical study

Yazdanyar, S., Zarchi, K., & Jemec, G. B. E. (2017) · Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2017.07.010 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

The clinical efficacy of topical methyl-aminolevulinate photodynamic therapy in moderate to severe actinic keratoses of the face and scalp

Kleinpenning, M. M., van de Kerkhof, P. C. M., & Gerritsen, R. M. J. P. (2009) · Journal of Dermatological Treatment · doi:10.3109/09546630903271555 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

Real-time analysis of endogenous protoporphyrin IX fluorescence from δ-aminolevulinic acid and its derivatives reveals distinct time- and dose-dependent characteristics in vitro

Kiesslich, T., Helander, L., Illig, R., Oberdanner, C. B., Wagner, A., Lettner, H., Jakab, M., & Plaetzer, K. (2014) · Journal of Biomedical Optics · doi:10.1117/1.jbo.19.8.085007 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Increased cutaneous oxygen availability by topical application of hydrogen peroxide cream enhances the photodynamic reaction to topical 5-aminolevulinic acid-methyl ester

Manifold, R. N., & Anderson, C. D. (2011) · Archives of Dermatological Research · doi:10.1007/s00403-011-1128-x · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Is the pain of topical photodynamic therapy with methyl aminolevulinate any different from that with 5‐aminolaevulinic acid?

Ibbotson, S. H., Valentine, R. M., & Hearn, R. (2012) · Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine · doi:10.1111/j.1600-0781.2012.00684.x · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Different pain sensations in photodynamic therapy of nodular basal cell carcinoma

van Oosten, E. J., KUIJPERS, D. I. M., & Thissen, M. R. T. M. (2006) · Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy · doi:10.1016/s1572-1000(05)00156-0 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Phototoxic reactions in healthy volunteers following photodynamic therapy with methylaminolevulinate cream or with cream containing 5‐aminolevulinic acid: a phase II, randomized study

Steinbauer, J., Schreml, S., Karrer, S., Ackermann, G., Babilas, P., Landthaler, M., & Szeimies, R. (2009) · Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine · doi:10.1111/j.1600-0781.2009.00455.x · Cited by 14 · see citing works

The relation between methyl aminolevulinate concentration and inflammation after photodynamic therapy in healthy volunteers

Fabricius, S., Lerche, C. M., Philipsen, P. A., & Wulf, H. C. (2012) · Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences · doi:10.1039/c2pp25128k · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Changes in human skin after topical PDT with hexyl aminolevulinate

Juzeniene, A., Nielsen, K. P., Zhao, L., Ryzhikov, G. A., Biryulina, M. S., Stamnes, J. J., Stamnes, K. H., & Moan, J. E. (2008) · Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2008.07.001 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Photodynamic therapy-induced inflammation and adverse effects: An updated review

Moloudi, K., Abrahamse, H., & George, B. P. A. (2025) · Biomedical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.bj.2025.100889 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

The application of photodynamic therapy in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Wu, M. H., Huang, X., Gao, L., Zhou, G., & Xie, F. (2022) · Frontiers in Chemistry · doi:10.3389/fchem.2022.967312 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Photodynamic Therapy and Skin Cancer

Papakonstantinou, E., Löhr, F., & Raap, U. (2018) · InTech eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.70309 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Photodynamische Therapie mit Methylaminooxopentanoat (Metvix®) und einer Breitbandlichtquelle (PhotoDyn 501): Praktische Erfahrungen bei Problem‐Patienten mit Aktinischen Keratosen und Basalzellkarzinomen

Kreutzer, K., Bonnekoh, B., Franke, I., & Gollnick, H. P. M. (2004) · JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · doi:10.1046/j.1439-0353.2004.04793.x · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Safety of Novel Amino-5-laevulinate Photosensitizer Precursors in Photodynamic Therapy for Healthy Human Skin

Neittaanmäki, N., Neittaanmäki, E., Pölönen, I., Snellman, E., & Grönroos, M. (2015) · Acta Dermato Venereologica · doi:10.2340/00015555-2131 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Skin-Directed Therapies in Mycosis Fungoides: An Update

Tota, M., Łyko, M., Misiąg, P., Łacwik, J., Laska, J., Biliński, K., Kulbacka, J., & Jankowska‐Konsur, A. (2025) · Dermatology and Therapy · doi:10.1007/s13555-025-01511-1 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

The effect of lidocaine on PpIX photobleaching and outcome of ALA-PDT in vitro

Mikolajewska, P., Juzeniene, A., & Moan, J. E. (2007) · Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2007.10.002 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Effect of (R)L-sulforaphane on 5-aminolevulinic acid-mediated photodynamic therapy

Mikolajewska, P., Juzeniene, A., & Moan, J. E. (2008) · Translational research · doi:10.1016/j.trsl.2008.07.004 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

A review of pain experienced during topical photodynamic therapy—Our experience in Dundee

Attili, S. K., Dawe, R. S., & Ibbotson, S. H. (2011) · Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2010.12.008 · Cited by 45 · see citing works

Treatment with 5-Aminolaevulinic Acid Methylester Is Less Painful than Treatment with 5-Aminolaevulinic Acid Nanoemulsion in Topical Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis

Gholam, P., Weberschock, T., Denk, K., & Enk, A. H. (2011) · Dermatology · doi:10.1159/000329025 · Cited by 35 · see citing works

Is the pain of topical photodynamic therapy with methyl aminolevulinate any different from that with 5‐aminolaevulinic acid?

Ibbotson, S. H., Valentine, R. M., & Hearn, R. (2012) · Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine · doi:10.1111/j.1600-0781.2012.00684.x · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Pain during topical photodynamic therapy - comparing methyl aminolevulinate (Metvix®) to aminolaevulinic acid (Ameluz®); an intra-individual clinical study

Yazdanyar, S., Zarchi, K., & Jemec, G. B. E. (2017) · Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2017.07.010 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

Photodynamic therapy induces less pain in patients treated with methyl aminolevulinate compared to aminolevulinic acid.

Kasche, A., Luderschmidt, S., Ring, J., & Hein, R. (2006) · PubMed · Cited by 116 · see citing works