I have just had my second of three treatments of Levulon. The first treatment I experienced redness and minimal swelling and the feeling of a significant sunburn for about three days. The second treatment has left me more red and with significant swelling - my eyes are nearly swollen shut every morning. I am waiting for the swelling to go away and the peeling to begin. The peeling and flaking lasted a few days with the first treatment and then my new skin emerged and looked much better - better than before. During the redness and swelling, it can be very discouraging and feel like the skin is never going to be the same but it just takes time. I will report back when I am finished with the treatment.

Tech applied Blu-u light 1 hour after application. 3 days later I had lesions that were ozzing blood or clear liquid. they scheduled a 2nd treatment for 1 month after the first but I will not do it again

The nurse applied the Kerastick ans 2 hours later they applied the light for 16 min. It was painful like bee stings all on my face. The next day was bhorrible. Eyes swollen shut and miserable. 3-4 days later, starting to peel and very painful. I am on my 6th day and it is getting a little better. I was told toput sunscreen with zinc. The sunscreen made my eyes sting and water continuously. I finally figured out it was the sunscreen that was to irritating to my eyes. I have been using petroleum jelly on my face and it feels somewhat better. It has been absolutely miserable for me. Make sure when you have this done you have all your errands done, because trust me, you will not want to go anywhere looking like this. It is just pure hell. I hope the results will be worth it.I will probably be stuck in my house for 3-4 weeks.

Having had years of sun damage, the Levulan treatment, which requires about a week or more of redness and peeling, is quite effective. My skin looks clear and smooth. I would do it again when and if necessary. My biggest objection is that my insurance company would not cover the treatment.

I am on day 5 after the treatment. It has been very painful. I am extreamly red. I started to peel yesterday (day4) the skin is bleeding when some of the scabs come off before I started to peel on day 4 I woke up with bloody scabs all over my chin. I am not sleeping but a few hours at a time because of the pain, I am taking aleve & Ibprofin. Every 3 to 4 hours I smear my face with a thick layer of vaseline, It helps with pain and the tightening of the skin.

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WAITED ONLY 2 HOURS TO DO THE BLU LIGHT TREATMENT. VERY PAINFUL.

The medicine, in my case, wasn't the problem--it was the blue light treatment and the consequent "sunburn" from it. According to the dermatologist, this will pass and I should not have future problems with actenic keritosis

I've had all 3 types of skin cancers, first was melanoma in 94. They have been on my back, face, entire chest, & leg. I had Levulan with PDT in fall, 07, on chest & face. Very painful & ugly for 3-4 weeks. Took 3 months for insurance to pay, kept saying it was cosmetic. No, it's red hair, blue eyes, & yrs baking in the sun out of ignorance. Finally, they paid. Was very happy with results til about 6 months ago when the AK's came back, just as many as ever, maybe more, too many to count on entire upper chest. One week ago had treatment for 2nd time. It hurts terribly still. Very swollen & red from shoulder to shoulder, neck to breasts. Hope pain eases soon, see derm in 3 weeks. Ins didn't even question the coverage this time, paying all of it. Avoid the sun always, wear sunscreen, & don't even sit in the shade during summer. These cancers are horrible. Only wish I had known as a child & teenager.

I had the levulan with blu light on Wed. Tech applied, waited 2 hrs. then underwent blu light. 1st day, burning and tingling alleviated by cold washclothes (kept in refrig) and cold water then appliciation of vaseline while face wet. (also kept in refrig.) 2nd day. more of the same but less. 3rd day red splotches just areas of minimal stinging. Important to note my treatment was for acticnic keroteses, unknown if treatment differs for acne. Entire face treated not just specific areas. Tip: also keep vaseline on lips from start as tech advised lips are sensitive to this. Overall I have minimal redness and I contribute all to strictly adhering to guidelines. NO BRIGHT LIGHT INCLUDES FLOURESCENTS AND DEFINITELY NO SUNLIGHT AS THAT CONTINUES TO ACTIVATE!! I can't wait for the end results and will post again. One reason I decided to post is I can not find any info on what to do after the stringent 48 hours?????? Any tips?