Vitiligo Therapy
Research in the area of vitiligo therapy reported from University of Zurich, Department of Dermatology
Published in Drug Week, May 4th, 2007
Research findings, "Combination of 308-nm xenon chloride excimer laser and topical calcipotriol in vitiligo," are discussed in a new report. "A large variety of therapeutic agents are being used for the treatment of vitiligo, but treatment remains a challenge. Recently, monochromatic phototherapies such as 311-nm narrowband ultraviolet B therapy and 308-nm xenon chloride excimer laser have been reported to be an effective and safe therapeutic option in children and adult patients with vitiligo," scientists in Zurich, Switzerland report.
"Single reports stipulate that the addition of topically applied calcipotriol to phototherapy increases its effectiveness. The purpose...
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Source: Drug Week (2007-05-04)
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