Topical Photodynamic Therapy in a Medical Centre: The Scottish Dermatology Experience

In real-life settings, whilst the PDT response rates of BD and selected BCC are high and consistent with clinical trial outcomes, the efficacy rates for AK appear lower than expected. This emphasizes the need for realistic expectations in chronic disease management. Through review over a prolonged period, factors associated with PDT tolerability and outcomes were identified, allowing predictive utilisation for optimizing patient-centred PDT regimens.