Empleo de la terapia fotodinámica en el tratamiento de la queilitis actínica

Résumé

Actinic cheilitis, a common disease of the lip caused by chronic solar exposure, is a premalignant lesion with the capacity of transforming into squamous cell carcinoma. The early and effective diagnosis and treatment of the lesion is important. Cryotherapy, topical chemotherapy, immunomodulation and surgical extirpation have been proposed as therapeutic interventions. Some of the treatments available are invasive, have antiaesthetic results and require various sessions. Eleven articles were reviewed, published in recent years on the use of photodynamic therapy as a treatment for actinic cheilitis. Photodynamic therapy has been introduced as a therapeutic modality for skin tumours obtaining good aesthetic results. Photodynamic therapy is effective in the treatment of actinic cheilits. The histopathological analysis of the lesion is basic. The limitation of sun exposure on the lip is essential in preventing its appearance. Long-term studies are necessary for the evaluation of the recurrences and for defining the ideal number of sessions in order to treat these lesions effectively.