SL017 Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
SL017 formulated as a topical gel, has been combined with a widely available light source for permanent removal of unwanted hair and for treatment of actinic keratosis
| Trade Name | SL017 |
| Generic | SL017 |
| Type | |
| Groups | Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Investigated for use/treatment in acne, actinic keratosis, cancer/tumors (unspecified), keratoses, and skin infections/disorders.
How SL017 works
SL017 is applied to human skin, allowed to penetrate into the target areas and is then illuminated with light of a specific wavelength in the red spectrum. Once illuminated, the non-toxic, SL017 is transformed into an extremely potent cytotoxic agent which can selectively destroy diseased tissue.
