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308 nm-Excimerlaser

Therapie von Vitiligo und Hypopigmentierungen

The 308 nm Excimer laser

Treatment of vitiligo and hypopigmentation

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Zusammenfassung

Die 308 nm-Excimerlasertherapie von Hypopigmentierungen und Vitiligo ist der herkömmlichen UV-Therapie hinsichtlich Ergebnissen und Sicherheit meist überlegen. Sie ist insbesondere vorteilhaft, wenn Herde gezielt behandelt werden können, ohne die übrige Haut zu belasten. Es sind weniger Sitzungen mit geringerer kumulativer Dosierung nötig. Verschiedene Kombinationstherapien können das Resultat verbessern, Auswahlkriterien wie früher Behandlungsbeginn und häufigere Sitzungen mit geringeren Abständen erleichtern die Entscheidung, welche Patienten wie behandelt werden sollen und wie am meisten erreicht wird.

Abstract

Use of the 308 nm Excimer laser to treat hypopigmentation and vitiligo is usually superior to conventional ultraviolet (UV) therapy with regard to results and safety. It is particularly advantageous because specific areas of skin can be targeted without burdening the rest of the skin. Fewer sessions with lower cumulative doses are required. Various combination therapies can improve the outcome; selection criteria such as early initiation of treatment and more frequent sessions with shorter intervals make it easier to decide which patients should be treated and how to achieve the greatest benefit.

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  1. Hautärzte- und Laserzentrum Landau (Pfalz), Reduitstr. 13, 76829, Landau, Deutschland

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  2. Medizinische und Pharmazeutische Universität Carol Davila, Bucharest, Rumänien

    K. Fritz &  C. Salavastru

  3. Abteilung für pädiatrische Dermatologie, Colentina-Krankenhaus, Bucharest, Rumänien

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Fritz, K., Salavastru, C. 308 nm-Excimerlaser. Hautarzt 69, 44–47 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00105-017-4097-y

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