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Combination of 308 nm excimer laser with topical pimecrolimus cream for vitiligo in childhood

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Journal Title:
CHINESE JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
Issue:
4
DOI:
10.3321/j.issn:0412-4030.2008.04.004
Key Word:
准分子激光;白癜风;吡美莫司;Excimer laser;Vitiligo;Pimecrolimus

Abstract: Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of 308 nm excimer laser plus topical pimeevaluated after 15 and 30 times of laser therapy respectively.Results Except for one patient,all patients were able to be evaluated for effiicacy.After 30 times of laser therapy,the response and excellent response rates were 89.6%and 77.1%respectively,in group A,5.0%and 52.1%respectively in group B;both rates were significantly higher in group A than in group B(both P<0.05).Also,a highler repigmentation rate was obtained in facial lesions in group A compared with group B.Conclusions The 308 nm excimer laser is safe,erective and well-tolerated for vitiligo in childhood,and the combination with topical imecrolimus cream may improve its efficacy in facial vitiligo.

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