DFDA

Excimer Laser/Light (308 nm)

Treatment for Vitiligo

Typical Dosage: 1-2 sessions per week, gradually increasing dose from 100-200 mJ/cm²

Effectiveness
68%
Safety Score
70%
Clinical Trials
6
Participants
5K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
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Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
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Water💧
70
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
1-2 sessions per week, gradually increasing dose from 100-200 mJ/cm²
Time to Effect
1-2 months
Treatment Duration
6-12 months
Evidence Quality
MODERATE
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
4(Treat 4 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
85%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$300
Side Effect Mgmt:$100
Total Annual:$7,500
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
ICER
$37,500/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.2
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$10,714.29
Cost per Remission
$25,000
Excimer Laser/Light (308 nm) Outcomes

for Vitiligo

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+68%
Response Rate
+70%
Remission Rate
+30%
Common Side Effects
Erythema
+50%
Blistering
+5%
Hyperpigmentation (transient)
+10%

Sources:

nih.gov
tandfonline.com
nih.gov

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Active Clinical Trials
2 active trials recruiting for Excimer Laser/Light (308 nm) in Vitiligo

NCMT Technique and Jodhpur Technique and Excimer Laser in Treatment of Non Vitiligo Leucoderma

NCT07662915NOT YET RECRUITINGNA
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22 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Jul 1, 2026

PALLAS Laser for Skin Diseases

NCT07250997RECRUITINGNA
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50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Szeged, Hungary
Started: Dec 10, 2025
Completed Clinical Trials
4 completed trials for Excimer Laser/Light (308 nm) in Vitiligo

Optimal Treatment Frequency of 308-Nm Excimer Laser for Vitiligo on the Face and Neck

NCT00368407COMPLETED
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OBSERVATIONAL
Xi'an, China
Started: Apr 1, 2005

Excimer Lamp Versus Excimer Laser in Vitiligo Treatment

NCT00696358COMPLETEDPHASE3
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INTERVENTIONAL
Nice, France
Started: Mar 17, 2009

Comparison of Cyclic On-off and Continuous Excimer Laser Treatment for Vitiligo

NCT03047733COMPLETEDNA
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12 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Suwon, South Korea
Started: Jul 21, 2015

Synergistic Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients With Vitiligo and Vitamin D Deficiency

NCT05364567COMPLETEDNA
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29 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Seoul, South Korea
Started: May 1, 2018