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Who should not get treated with methyl ester of ALA?

April 26, 2017ALA Ester Methyl treated

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Who should not get treated with methyl ester of ALA?

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Methyl ester of ALA is NOT recommended for those with: • Skin sensitivity to light • Allergies to peanuts or almonds (these oils are used to make the cream) • Immunosuppression (a weakened immune system) Methyl ester of ALA cream has not been studied for more than 2 treatment sessions. Information regarding more treatments done after 3 months for remaining or new AK lesions is not available.