Photodynamic therapy: Reasons, process, risks

What is photodynamic therapy? Photodynamic therapy exploits photochemical processes to treat certain diseases. Namely, the chemical reactions triggered by light create substances that are toxic to certain types of cells and help destroy abnormal tissue. For photodynamic therapy, a so-called photosensitizer is applied to the area to be treated or injected into the tissue and … Photodynamic therapy: Reasons, process, risks