Laser and Lights for Vitiligo, Psoriasis

308 Excimer System Is The Handheld System For Monochromatic UVB Therapy. With Its Wavelength Of 308 nm, The 308 Excimer System Is An Effective Treatment Solution For Autoimmune Diseases Of The Skin Such As:

• Psoriasis,
• Alopecia Areata,
• Vitiligo,
• Chronic Eczema,
• Prurigo Nodularis Etc.

The 308 nm wavelength treats patients quickly and effectively and is clinically proven worldwide. The system’s smaller size, lower weight and ease of use make it more flexible. 308 Excimer System is used to repigment the color from patches in cases of Vitiligo, Leukoderma and post inflammatory hypopigmentation. It also used successfully for multiple skin disease like Psoriasis, Eczema, Lichen Planus, PLE etc. Many other UV sensitive skin diseases also respond well to monochromatic UVB phototherapy A program for excimer system is planned at consultation with the doctor. After identifying appropriate indication for conducting the procedure a preparation protocol is initiated.

A Patch test (MED Test) may be performed in certain patients and certain conditions to decide MED dose energy for a particular skin conducted and has to be read at 48hrs of therapy.

• A rough treatment plan is formulated which varies from case to case.
• 2 sessions a week (not consecutive days) and increase the fluence step by step between sessions.
• No of sessions for Vitiligo is minimum 15 to 30 sessions depending on the response and for Psoriasis is minimum 8 to 20 sessions depending on the response.
• Sessions can be spaced after evaluating initial response and in case of persistent redness, crusting or irritation which may occur in some patients during treatment.

THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE REFLECTS THE VIEWS OF THE AUTHOR ONLY. A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE USING ANY THERAPEUTIC PRODUCT DISCUSSED. ALL READERS SHOULD VERIFY ALL INFORMATION AND DATA BEFORE TREATING PATIENTS OR UTILIZING ANY THERAPIES NOTED IN THIS PROGRAMME.