Biofrontera AG is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of products for dermatological applications. The company’s core expertise lies in photodynamic therapy (PDT), a treatment modality that uses a photosensitizing agent activated by a specific light source to target diseased skin cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue.
The flagship product in Biofrontera’s portfolio is Ameluz (aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride 10 % gel), which has received marketing approval in the European Union for treatment of actinic keratosis and basal cell carcinoma, and in the United States for actinic keratosis. Ameluz is used in combination with the BF-RhodoLED® lamp, a medical device designed to emit the precise wavelength of red light required to activate the gel. This integrated pharmaceutical–device approach underpins the company’s position in the PDT market.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Biofrontera maintains operations in multiple geographies, including a U.S. subsidiary established to support commercialization efforts in North America. Beyond its approved indications, the company is exploring additional dermatological uses for its photodynamic platform and is engaged in discussions with regulatory authorities and commercial partners to expand its presence in key markets such as Canada, Turkey and beyond.
Biofrontera’s management team brings together expertise in dermatology, pharmaceutical development and medical device manufacturing. The company continues to invest in its pipeline, seeking to leverage its PDT technology for new indications and to forge strategic partnerships that will broaden access to its therapies worldwide.
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