Evaluating Global Research on Photodynamic Therapy in Skin Cancer through Bibliometric Analysis

Issrani, Rakhi; Zeeshan, Hafiz Muhammad; Iqbal, Abid; Baig, Muhammad Nadeem

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Issrani R, Zeeshan H M, Iqbal A, Baig M N. Evaluating Global Research on Photodynamic Therapy in Skin Cancer through Bibliometric Analysis. Iranian Journal of Blood and Cancer 2026; 18 (1) :1-25
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Evaluating Global Research on Photodynamic Therapy in Skin Cancer through Bibliometric Analysis

Rakhi Issrani ^*¹

, Hafiz Muhammad Zeeshan²

, Abid Iqbal³

, Muhammad Nadeem Baig⁴

1- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India. , dr.rakhi.issrani@jodent.org
2- Department of Computer Science, National College of Business Administration and Economics, Lahore, Pakistan.
3- Central Library, Prince Sultan University, Rafha Street, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
4- Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a potential non-invasive therapeutic option for several cancer types, including skin cancer. Because PDT uses a focused and localized approach to treatment, there has been an increase in interest in researching its use in the management of skin cancer in recent years. In this work, we performed a bibliometric analysis to assess the body of knowledge and developments around PDT in skin cancer. Using information from the Web of Science database, this study used bibliometric research techniques to examine how the field of PDT for skin cancer is developing. To gather pertinent research publications published between January 1991 and July 23, 2023, a methodical search query was developed. Based on the 1654 records that were found, the analysis examined factors including the growth, influence, contributions, top authors, publications, institutions, keywords, research topics, and networks of collaboration between authors, sources, nations, and significant funding organizations. The results showed a steady growth rate of 4.44% for publications. The most productive organization was the University of Sao Paulo, which is in Brazil, and the most prolific author was researcher Haedersdal M. The British Journal of Dermatology, which is published by Wiley in the UK, is very influential in the area as evidenced by its top citation ranking. The study topics were mostly actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, photodynamic treatment, and skin cancer. Notably, the National Cancer Institute of the US NIH was a major backer of scientific study in this field. For academics, physicians, and policymakers engaged in developing and applying PDT for skin cancer therapy, the findings of this study will add to the body of current information and support the use of evidence-based decision-making.

Keywords: Photodynamic therapy, Photosensitizers, Skin cancer

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: Review Article | Subject: Pathology
Received: 2025/12/15 | Accepted: 2026/03/23 | Published: 2026/03/30

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