Applications of the Excimer Laser
October 2015
in “
Dermatologic surgery
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Studysummary This review discusses the applications of the 308-nm excimer laser in treating various dermatologic conditions and suggests treatment is generally well tolerated, but calls for larger long-term studies.
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The review article discussed the applications of the 308-nm excimer laser, which had been FDA-approved for treating psoriasis and vitiligo. The laser's ability to target localized areas prompted numerous studies on its potential for treating focal inflammatory and hypopigmented dermatologic conditions. An extensive literature review was conducted, and the results indicated that the excimer laser was generally well tolerated with few adverse reactions. However, the authors concluded that larger studies and evaluations of the long-term effects were necessary to fully understand its efficacy and safety.
