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Treatment protocols and efficacy of combined laser with medical treatment modalities in vitiligo.
Mohammadi, Saman; Amiri, Rezvan; Khalili, Maryam; Iranmanesh, Behzad; Aflatoonian, Mahin.
Afiliação
  • Mohammadi S; Department of Dermatology, Afzalipour Hospital, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
  • Amiri R; Department of Dermatology, Afzalipour Hospital, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
  • Khalili M; Department of Dermatology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
  • Iranmanesh B; Department of Dermatology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
  • Aflatoonian M; Department of Dermatology, Afzalipour Hospital, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
J Cosmet Dermatol ; 21(8): 3272-3291, 2022 Aug.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34766697
BACKGROUNDS: Nowadays, lasers are used for treatment of vitiligo in difficult-to-treat areas and refractory lesions. Combination of lasers with other medical modalities can provide higher efficacy, faster response rate, and higher compliance of patients to treatment. AIM: In this article, we reviewed articles regarding safety, efficacy, and treatment protocols of combined laser with other medical modalities. METHODS: We searched articles with relevant key words in Google scholar and PubMed. Inclusion criteria were articles in English language since January 2000 until March 2021that evaluate combination of laser with other topical or systemic medical treatments. RESULTS: A total of 42 articles evaluated efficacy of lasers [excimer, carbon dioxide (CO2 ), erbium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG), and non-ablative resurfacing laser] combined with topical or systemic medical treatment modalities. Effective response rate (more than 50% improvement) varied between 7.7% and 92%. Initial repigmentation observed between 4 and 13 weeks after beginning of treatment. CONCLUSION: Combination of laser with medical modalities leads to more rapid repigmentation, superior efficacy, and better compliance of patients with localized non-segmental type of vitiligo compared to monotherapy. Combination of excimer laser with topical therapy might be suggested for recalcitrant vitiligo lesions in face and neck. Combination of fractional ablative resurfacing lasers with topical therapy, especially 5-flurouracil, can be recommended particularly in recalcitrant acral and bony prominent areas. Further studies are required to achieve conclusive evidence in order to define the best stage of vitiligo for laser therapy and most effective combined treatment regimen.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Terapia Ultravioleta / Vitiligo / Lasers de Gás / Lasers de Estado Sólido Tipo de estudo: Guideline / Systematic_reviews Limite: Humans Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Terapia Ultravioleta / Vitiligo / Lasers de Gás / Lasers de Estado Sólido Tipo de estudo: Guideline / Systematic_reviews Limite: Humans Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article