Use of a menthol/ginseng mixture and its possible effects on pain responses in photodynamic therapy.

INTERVENTION: PDT‐eze (a spray made up of naturally derived actives menthol/ginseng) topically administered 2‐4 sprays to 1/2 face or 1/2 forearm (whether applied to face or forearm will be determined on clinical evaluation of severity of solar dermopathy in these areas, with clinician selecting most severe area for treatment) 10 minutes prior to onset of illumination and further 2‐4 sprays at any time during the course of illumination that is requested by the subject – ensuring no cross contamination between each side of face or forearm. Illumination shall comprise 20minutes of blue light at 470nm followed by 10minutes of red light at 640nm using a TGA approved light source. CONDITION: Solar Dermopathy PRIMARY OUTCOME: Pain scores according to a verbally reported 1 to 10 scale SECONDARY OUTCOME: Nil INCLUSION CRITERIA: * All patients male or female older than 21 with mild to moderate solar dermopathy of their face or forearms in whom the managing clinician feels photodynamic therapy to be an appropriate treatment modality * Must have indicated a willingness to enter the study * Must have read and fully understood a study information form * Must have had the opportunity to ask any questions prior to enrolment * Must have signed study consent form