Treatment of vitiligo using the 308-nm excimer laser.
Photomed Laser Surg
; 24(3): 354-7, 2006 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-16875444
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to study the effectiveness of the 308-nm xenon chloride excimer laser in the treatment of vitiligo and to determine factors that favor a good response to treatment. BACKGROUND DATA Targeted phototherapy using the 308-nm xenon chloride excimer laser represents an effective therapy for the management of vitiligo. However, studies on a large number of patients are few despite the increasing use of the excimer laser to treat patients with vitiligo.METHODS:
A retrospective chart review of 97 patients with chronic stable vitiligo was done with a total of 221 vitiligo patches treated.RESULTS:
Out of 221 vitiligo patches treated, 50.6% showed 75% pigmentation or more, 25.5% achieved 100% pigmentation of their patches, and 64.3% showed 50% pigmentation or more. Lesions on the face responded better than lesions elsewhere.CONCLUSION:
The 308-nm xenon chloride excimer laser is an effective and safe modality for the treatment of vitiligo, with good results achieved in a relatively short duration of time.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vitíligo
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Terapia por Luz de Baja Intensidad
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article