Thursday, December 29, 2011

Excimer light photototherapy of segmental and non-segmental vitiligo: experience in Taiwan

Abstract

Purpose

To determine the efficacy of excimer light in the treatment vitiligo and to assess parameters affecting therapeutic results.



Methods

This retrospective study analyzed 227 patches of vitiligo in 142 patients. Treatment was performed twice weekly and treatment efficacy was assessed by two independent dermatologists. Patients who received less than 24 treatment sessions were excluded from the analysis of predictive factors for response.



Results

Sixty-eight (30.0%) patches achieved more than 50% repigmentation, and 42 (18.5%) achieved more than 75% repigmentation. The mean treatment numbers to achieve any repigmentation and more than 50% repigmentation were 19.41 ...

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