Common Lip Diseases: A Clinical Guide

Alternative Therapeutic Protocols for Lip Diseases

Author(s): Martina Salvatorina Murgia*, Germano Orrù* and Cinzia Casu * .

Pp: 124-141 (18)

DOI: 10.2174/9789815238631124010009

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is one of the most innovative therapies currently available with no side effects. Initially introduced for the treatment of dermatological pathologies, it is now used in numerous medical fields, as well as in oral pathology. PDT has antimicrobial effects and can be used in several infections. The mechanism of action of PDT is based on the application of a dye called photosensitizer, which is activated by a precise wavelength. The photosensitizer is activated by specific wavelengths based on the chemical characteristics. Its activation involves the formation of reactive oxygen species that determine the death of the altered cells. Phototherapy is a therapeutic medical treatment based on the use of a special optical unit capable of emitting light, which can be used with or without UV radiation. Phototherapy acts as a natural and non-invasive therapy, capable of transferring energy to the cells of the organism, promoting regenerative capabilities. The aim of our work is to report our clinical experience in the treatment of some lip pathological conditions with phototherapy and PDT.


Keywords: Herpes simplex 1, Lichen planus, Photodynamic therapy, Photosensitizers.

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