Vitiligo. Vitiligo
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: 308-nm excimer laser two times weekly for 12 weeks plus Calcipotriol ointment (Daivonex®) twice daily. Intervention 2: 308-nm excimer laser two times weekly for 12 week plus Vaseline t
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
308-nm excimer laser two times weekly for 12 weeks plus Calcipotriol ointment (Daivonex®) twice daily
308-nm excimer laser two times weekly for 12 week plus Vaseline twice daily
Sponsors
Research department of medical school of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: The patients that suffer from localized or generalized vitiligo at least for one year or stable vitiligo, All the phenotypes of skin color. Exclusion criterion: Pregnancy, Lactation, Allergy to calcipotriol, Renalinsufficiency, Abnormality in bone or calcium metabolism, Light-sensitive dermatoses, Photodermatoses, Phototoxic systemic or topical medication, Previous history of arsenic exposure, Excessive exposure to UV light, Previous history of skin cancer.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Repigmentation. Timepoint: first visit,12 weeks after starting therapy. Method of measurement: Visual scale software. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Irritant contact dermatitis. Timepoint: 2 times per week(in each phototherapy session). Method of measurement: clinical examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSomayeh Khezri
Razi Hospital
Outcome results
None listed