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Abstract
The effects of ageing and skin type on Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for different treatment methods have been theoretically investigated. A multilayered Monte Carlo Radiation Transfer model is presented where both daylight activated PDT and conventional PDT are compared. It was found that light penetrates deeper through older skin with a lighter complexion, which translates into a deeper effective treatment depth. The effect of ageing was found to be larger for darker skin types. The investigation further strengthens the usage of daylight as a potential light source for PDT where effective treatment depths of about 2 mm can be achieved.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Biophotonics South America |
Editors | Christina Kurachi, Katarina Svanberg, Bruce J. Tromberg, Vanderlei S. Bagnato |
Publisher | SPIE |
ISBN (Print) | 9781628416961 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2015 |
Event | Biophotonics South America - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Duration: 23 May 2015 → … |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of SPIE |
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Volume | 9531 |
ISSN (Print) | 1605-7422 |
Conference
Conference | Biophotonics South America |
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Country/Territory | Brazil |
City | Rio de Janeiro |
Period | 23/05/15 → … |
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Astrophysics at St Andrews:2012 - 2014: Astrophysics at St Andrews: 2012 - 2014
Horne, K. D. (PI)
Science & Technology Facilities Council
1/10/11 → 31/03/12
Project: Standard