Wednesday, January 5, 2011

The 308-nm excimer laser: a promising device for the treatment of childhood vitiligo


Background: Numerous modalities have been used to treat vitiligo in children. Up to now, phototherapy and topical corticosteroids are the most commonly used treatments for adult vitiligo but studies evaluating the efficacy of these treatments in the pediatric population remain insufficient.


Objective: This study was a retrospective review to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 308-nm excimer laser treatment in 30 childhood vitiligo patients.


Methods: Thirty vitiligo patients with 40 vitiligo patches were evaluated after the cessation of 308-nm excimer laser treatment.


Results: Seventeen patients (56.7%) with 20 patches ...

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