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What’s old is new again for actinic keratoses treatment

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EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM THE AAD ANNUAL MEETING

Photodynamic therapy is useful for field therapy, and it is done in one office visit, so compliance is not an issue, Dr. Marcus said. Photodynamic therapy also is covered by Medicare. "It may illicit some burning and require hand holding, but is effective," she said. "The key is combination therapy."

Dr. Marcus disclosed that she has received honoraria, grants, and research support from numerous pharmaceutical companies.

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