{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: A case of 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy(ALA-PDT)combined with surgery for the treatment of acne conglobata.
{Author}: Wu QY;Zhang Q;Bu WB;Fang F;
{Journal}: Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther
{Volume}: 39
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: Sep 2022
{Factor}: 3.577
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102986
{Abstract}: We report the case of a 20-year-old man with acne conglobata (AC) who was treated with 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) sequentially to deroofing, and finally used fractional carbon dioxide laser for esthetic requirements, achieving satisfying results. AC is a severe form of acne vulgaris that can lead to significant scarring and has serious negative effects on a patient's psychological well-being and quality of life. Some cases are likely resistant to currently available treatments. This report describes a promising, and effective method for the treatment of AC.