Clinical Paper- open label study

Safety and Efficacy of the Combination of 308-nm Monochromatic Excimer Light and Topical 0.1% Tacrolimus Ointment in Segmental Vitiligo: An Open-label Study

Background

Vitiligo is an acquired disorder characterized by depigmented macules or patches on the skin due to the loss of functional melanocytes. Segmental vitiligo (SV) is a subtype of vitiligo refractory to treatment.


Objective

The team studied studied safety and efficacy of 308-nm monochromatic excimer light (MEL) in combination with 0.1% tacrolimus ointment for the treatment of SV.