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March 3, 20260 citations

Seasonal and Geographic Trends in Photodynamic Therapy and Cryosurgery Use in the United States: A Cross-sectional Study From 2015-2022.

DMDawn MerrittJLJon LyonsMMMouna Mikati

Key Points

  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT) usage patterns vary by season across the United States, indicating a significant trend.
  • Findings show that PDT usage is influenced by geographic factors, with certain regions adopting techniques differently.
  • Cross-sectional analysis from 2015 to 2022 highlights varying adoption of cryosurgery and PDT for actinic keratosis.
  • These insights imply that clinicians may need to reassess treatment strategies based on seasonal patterns.

Abstract

To our knowledge, this study provides the first evidence of PDT seasonal usage patterns across the nation. This pattern could be attributed to several factors and the findings could serve as a learning opportunity for clinicians to reevaluate their approach in treating AKs.

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Merritt et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7684abadf0bb9e87e4422
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