EXCIMER LIGHT (TARGET PHOTOTHERAPY)

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EXCIMER LIGHT (TARGET PHOTOTHERAPY)

A new technique called targeted phototherapy which seeks to overcome the disadvantages with full body phototherapy has now become available . Also called concentrated phototherapy, focused phototherapy, microphototherapy, this modality involves application of light energy directly focused on, or targeted at, the lesion through special delivery mechanisms such as fiber-optic cables.

Advantages of Target Phototherapy

  1. Exposure of involved areas only and sparing of uninvolved areas, thus minimizing acute side effects such as erythema and long-term risk of skin cancer over unaffected skin
  2. Quick delivery of energy and thereby shortened duration of treatment
  3. Delivery of higher of energy because uninvolved areas are not exposed, higher doses of energy can be delivered selectively to the lesions, thereby enhancing efficacy and achieving faster response
  4. This has been claimed to shorten duration of treatment, leading to less frequent visits to clinic, and thereby lessen the inconvenience for the patient
  5. The maneuverable hand piece allows treatment of difficult areas such as scalp, nose, genitals, oral mucosa, ear, etc.
  6. Easy administration for children as delivery is hand-held