Reviewer: Chiefpygmy, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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First day of treatment 6hrs out. Pain is about 3 out of 10. 2 hrs between application and blu-light treatment. staying out of light and using fresh aloe straight from the leaf. Will update in a few days, so far so good.

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First day of treatment 6hrs out. Pain is about 3 out of 10. 2 hrs between application and blu-light treatment. staying out of light and using fresh aloe straight from the leaf. Will update in a few days, so far so good.
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Reviewer: jimd, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It has been one week since my first treatment. This procedure was unbelievably painful. I am supposed to have two more treatments. The pain is horrible. Why don't doctors provide some pain relief? After the treatment pain was unbearable for the fist two days. The worst burns I have ever had and the worst burning pain I could ever imagine.

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It has been one week since my first treatment. This procedure was unbelievably painful. I am supposed to have two more treatments. The pain is horrible. Why don't doctors provide some pain relief? After the treatment pain was unbearable for the fist two days. The worst burns I have ever had and the worst burning pain I could ever imagine.
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Reviewer: Janice, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I'm three days post treatment and doing well, mild peeling, redness & itch. My Doc & his team are great, I was well prepared. Medication left on for 1 hr. followed by 16 min.s of Blu lite. 2nd day moderate swelling, pretty bad red - BAD sunburn look. today the peeling has started. I will do three treatments in three consecutive months. I'll let you know the end results, but as of now I'm p ... Show Full Comment

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I'm three days post treatment and doing well, mild peeling, redness & itch. My Doc & his team are great, I was well prepared. Medication left on for 1 hr. followed by 16 min.s of Blu lite. 2nd day moderate swelling, pretty bad red - BAD sunburn look. today the peeling has started. I will do three treatments in three consecutive months. I'll let you know the end results, but as of now I'm pleased & will continue.
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Reviewer: SPF60, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Previous history includeds Mohns, squamous cell and AKs. I had my first Levulan PDT treatment 1 week ago. My face was cleansed with acetone then the Levulan was applied, after 1 hour I was exposed to the BLU-U blue lite. The first 2 minutes were tolerable but then it felt like my face was on fire. I was given a spray bottle with cold water and a fan which helped althought I wasn't sure I would ... Show Full Comment

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Previous history includeds Mohns, squamous cell and AKs. I had my first Levulan PDT treatment 1 week ago. My face was cleansed with acetone then the Levulan was applied, after 1 hour I was exposed to the BLU-U blue lite. The first 2 minutes were tolerable but then it felt like my face was on fire. I was given a spray bottle with cold water and a fan which helped althought I wasn't sure I would make it through the full 16.5 minutes. After the I washed my face and applied the sunblock that was supplied. Unfortunately I didn't realize that it was a brand that I have had allergic reactions to which have required steriod treatment. I notified my Doctor who immediatly had me wash my face again and use another sunblock. I drove 2 hrs with a hat, sunglasses and a scarf completely over my face and didn't leave the house for 3 days. 1st day was red & swollen, 2nd day worse, 3rd day no improvement swelling worse, 4th day slight flaking but still red and swollen, 5th day called the Dr and emailed a photo. She was very concerned had never seen anyone respond this way. Starting antibodics for 24 hrs, no improvement. Started steriods and within 12 hrs swelling was reduced, within 24 no swelling and 48 hrs only slightly pink but able to return to work. Although my reaction was upsetting (which I feel was due to the sunblock) the results are wonderful! My face is smooth and more even toned. I will consider future treatment if necessary although I will bring my own sun block.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Hard for me to rate the effectiveness of the drug because I am in the midst of it (4th day)My situation is different from others I have read. I had mohs surgery for squamous and they applied the Levulan after they bandaged me. They left the drug on all of my face, except the bandaged area,for 5 1/2 hours and had me return to use the light. In just 3 minutes I was yelling for help. They turned o ... Show Full Comment

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Hard for me to rate the effectiveness of the drug because I am in the midst of it (4th day)My situation is different from others I have read. I had mohs surgery for squamous and they applied the Levulan after they bandaged me. They left the drug on all of my face, except the bandaged area,for 5 1/2 hours and had me return to use the light. In just 3 minutes I was yelling for help. They turned off the light and said that my reaction to the chemical so quickly was unlike anything they had seen. Even though the light was only on me for 3 minutes, I was swollen, bright red and now I am peeling viciously. I can't imagine what would have happened in 16 minutes. Hopefully, my skin will recover and show improvement. It has been very frightening.
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