THE 308-nm EXCIMER LASER: AN XCEPTIONAL TREATMENT MODALITY IN VITILIGO- A CASE SERIES

Abstract

Objective: Vitiligo is a common depigmenting condition that carries a high psychosocial morbidity and social stigma. Present treatment modalities for vitiligo like topical corticosteroids, immunomodulators, phototherapy with psoralens plus UVA radiations and broadband or narrowband UVB radiation phototherapy requires many months of treatment with not so promising results. The excimer laser comprising of a targeted phototherapy with single wavelength laser light is a new treatment option which may be time efficient and a better treatment option in terms of repigmentation in management of vitiligo.