CO2 laser and photodynamic therapy: Study of efficacy in periocular BCC

Dermatol Ther. 2018 Jul;31(4):e12616. doi: 10.1111/dth.12616. Epub 2018 May 15.

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common type of skin cancer in the world, usually arises in sun-exposed areas of the skin. The therapeutic approach to periocular BCC has changed in the last few years. Currently the treatment, considering the delicate localization of the disease, must not only ensure complete recovery from the neoplastic disease, but must also satisfy functional and aesthetic criteria. In this study we tried to evaluate the efficacy of CO2 laser and photodynamic therapy in periocular BCC.

Keywords: CO2 laser; basal cell carcinoma; periocular tumour; photodynamic therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / therapy*
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Esthetics
  • Facial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Facial Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects
  • Laser Therapy / instrumentation*
  • Lasers, Gas / adverse effects
  • Lasers, Gas / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Photochemotherapy* / adverse effects
  • Photosensitizing Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Photosensitizing Agents / adverse effects
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tumor Burden

Substances

  • Photosensitizing Agents