Photodynamic therapy

Viral warts - one area (max 5x5 cm)

Photodynamic therapy for viral warts involves the application of a photosensitiser to the affected area, followed by activation with light of a specific wavelength. The therapy destroys infected cells whilst sparing surrounding healthy tissue.

Recommended number of sessions

3-6 sessions in 2-4 week intervals; determined individually by the physician

Physical activity

Protect the treated area from direct sunlight for 48 hours; avoid swimming pools and saunas until healing

Indications

Recalcitrant viral warts unresponsive to standard treatmentWidespread wartsPeriungual warts

Contraindications

Pregnancy, allergy to the photosensitiser, porphyria, photosensitivity disorders