💡 Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) – Light-Activated Healing

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses a combination of light-sensitive drugs (photosensitizers) and a specific light source to destroy abnormal or diseased cells—commonly used in cancer, skin disorders, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

🔬 How It Works:

1. Photosensitizer Administration – Drug is applied to the skin or injected.

2. Incubation Period – Drug accumulates in target cells.

3. Light Activation – A specific wavelength of light activates the drug.

4. Cell Destruction – Activated drug produces reactive oxygen species that kill abnormal cells.

🌟 Key Applications:

• Dermatology: Actinic keratosis, acne, basal cell carcinoma

• Oncology: Esophageal, lung, bladder, and cervical cancers

• Ophthalmology: Age-related macular degeneration

• Dentistry: Periodontal infections and oral cancers

🚀 Benefits:

• Minimally invasive

• Targeted with minimal damage to healthy tissue

• Repeatable with fewer side effects than traditional radiation or chemotherapy