Excimer Laser

The Ex-308 excimer laser creates a concentrated, but painless, beam of ultraviolet light that is delivered to psoriatic lesions or vitiligo patches on the skin. By precisely targeting only  depigmented patches of vitiligo or active lesions of psoriasis without exposing healthy skin.

The side effects of laser therapy are minimal. Most patients report no side effects. A few patients have reported a mild and short-lived redness at the lesion site. More serious side effects such as blistering and hyper-pigmentation are rare and short-lived.  Most patients experience no pain or discomfort. A few patients may feel slight warmth shortly after treatment. No anesthesia is needed.

For Psoriasis:

The laser is ideal for treating mild to moderate psoriasis. Traditionally hard-to-treat areas such as knees, elbows, and scalp are easily treated, thanks to the laser's aiming beam and adjustable spot size handpiece. The targeted high-dose therapy can effectively treat stubborn plaques, even those that have not responded to other treatments.

Each patient is unique, but most patients enjoy several months of treatment-free remission after completing about 8 laser sessions. Excimer laser treatments are painless and take only a few minutes. The laser may have fewer shortcomings than many common psoriasis treatments.

For Vitiligo:

Excimer laser therapy for vitiligo has been proven safe and effective for patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The laser is ideal for localized areas including the face, neck, and torso. Traditionally hard-to-treat areas such as the underarms, hands, and feet are also easily treated, thanks to the laser's aiming beam and adjustable spot size handpiece. The targeted therapy can effectively treat stubborn patches, even those that have not responded to other treatments.

Compared to UVB booths and PUVA that may take 6 months to 1 year of sessions, most excimer laser patients achieve repigmentation in 30 or fewer sessions. Total UV radiation is lower than with UVB booths or PUVA. Treatments are fast and no pharmaceuticals are needed.