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Xtrac - Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment

Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment

Why XTRAC

THE XTRAC®
ADVANTAGE

XTRAC is a 308nm excimer laser that delivers a precisely targeted therapeutic beam of UVB light for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis. It can be used on all skin types, adults and children, and any area of your body without harming the healthy surrounding skin.

HOW IT WORKS
QUICK FACTS
Effective Treatment

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT

Symptoms reduced generally in as little as 4 weeks.

LONG-LASTING RELIEF

Patients typically experience several months free of symptoms.

Pain Free

PAIN
FREE

Virtually no side effects. Does not suppress the immune system systemically.

NO
DRUGS

No need for messy creams or a daily skin regimen.

Insurance

COVERED BY INSURANCE

Covered by all major insurance for psoriasis, including Medicare and Medicaid. Available by prescription.

Other Psoriasis Treatment Options VS. XTRAC Advantages

topical treatments

TOPICAL TREATMENTS

VS

XTRAC TREATMENT
  • No messy creams and daily skincare regimen
  • No reduction in effectiveness
  • Effective on hard to treat areas (scalp, elbows, etc.)
  • No risk of skin thinning or stretch marks

biologics

BIOLOGICS

VS

XTRAC TREATMENT
  • No worry of harmful side effects such as:
    • Liver damage
    • Birth defects
    • Heart failure
  • No monthly injections
  • Much lower costs

Photo therapy

STANDARD PHOTOTHERAPY

VS

XTRAC TREATMENT
  • No UV exposure to healthy skin
  • Significantly fewer treatments

*Side Effects/Risks:
XTRAC has none of the drawbacks often associated with other psoriasis treatments such as premature aging of healthy skin, skin thinning, resistance to medication, or potential negative systemic side effects. Some patients, however, experience a reaction similar to sunburn or blistering at the site of the treated area and in some cases, an increase in pigmentation may occur.

**Results may vary, talk to your doctor about the right treatment protocol for you.

BACKED BY SCIENCE

Backed By Science & Scientifically Proven.

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Excimer Laser

THE EXCIMER LASER

The XTRAC Excimer Laser has been recognized by dermatologists worldwide as the market leader in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis. Using a sophisticated liquid light guide system to deliver a targeted, super-narrowband UVB to affected areas, the concentrated light allows for the delivery of high doses of UVB for rapid therapeutic clearing without the worry of harmful side effects of invasive, systemic agents.

Xtrac Development

THE DEVELOPMENT OF XTRAC

For decades, dermatologists have used ultra violet light therapy for the effective and safe treatment of many skin disorders, including psoriasis. Medical engineers and research teams in coordination with Harvard Medical School and the Wellman Center of PhotoMedicine in Boston created the XTRAC to produce a monochromatic wavelength (308nm) of ultraviolet light known to positively impact the psoriasis action spectrum.

Sscientific Proof

SCIENTIFIC PROOF

XTRAC was FDA cleared in 2000 and cited in over 150 clinical studies and research programs with findings published in peer-reviewed medical journals around the world. XTRAC is endorsed by the National Psoriasis Foundation and the technology is part of the approved clinical protocols recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology.

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THE EXCIMER LASER

The XTRAC Excimer Laser has been recognized by dermatologists worldwide as the market leader in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis. Using a sophisticated liquid light guide system to deliver a targeted, super-narrowband UVB to affected areas, the concentrated light allows for the delivery of high doses of UVB for rapid therapeutic clearing without the worry of harmful side effects of invasive, systemic agents.

Excimer Laser

THE DEVELOPMENT OF XTRAC

For decades, dermatologists have used ultra violet light therapy for the effective and safe treatment of many skin disorders, including psoriasis. Medical engineers and research teams in coordination with Harvard Medical School and the Wellman Center of PhotoMedicine in Boston created the XTRAC to produce a monochromatic wavelength (308nm) of ultraviolet light known to positively impact the psoriasis action spectrum.

Xtrac Development

SCIENTIFIC PROOF

XTRAC was FDA cleared in 2000 and cited in over 150 clinical studies and research programs with findings published in peer-reviewed medical journals around the world. XTRAC is endorsed by the National Psoriasis Foundation and the technology is part of the approved clinical protocols recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Scientific Proof

XTRAC SAMPLE STUDIES

XTRAC sample studies from 150+ clinical studies.

Multicenter Psoriasis Study1

124 patients were enrolled and 80 completed the protocol. 72% achieved at least 75% clearing in an average of 6.2 treatments. 84% of patients reached improvement of 75% or better after 10 or fewer treatments. 50% of patients reached improvement of 90% or better after 10 or fewer treatments. Common side effects included erythema, blisters, hyperpigmentation, and erosions, but were well tolerated.

VITILIGO Study2

Out of 221 vitiligo patches treated, 50.6% showed 75% pigmentation or more, 25.5% achieved 100% pigmentation of their patches, and 64.3% showed 50% pigmentation or more. Lesions on the face responded better than lesions elsewhere.

CONCLUSION: The 308-nm xenon chloride excimer laser is an effective and safe modality for the treatment of vitiligo, with good results achieved in a relatively short duration of time

SCALP Study3

All patients improved. 17/35 (49%) of patients cleared>95% (mean: 21 treatments; range: 6-52) and 16/35 (45%) cleared 50-95%.

CONCLUSION: The excimer laser is a successful approach to treatment of psoriasis of the scalp being a simple treatment that can be performed in a short period of time and which has a high rate of effective

PEDIATRIC Study4

4 children with a mean age of 11.0 years and 12 adults with a mean age of 48.8 years completed the protocol. Both the children and the adult groups yielded a significant decrease in psoriatic severity scores of their respective target lesions. The children’s group had a greater reduction (91.3% reduction) as compared to the adult treatment group (61.6% reduction).

1. Multicenter Psoriasis Study – Feldman SR, Mellen BG, Housman TS, Fitzpatrick RE, Geronemus RG, Friedman PM, Vasily DB, Morison WL. Efficacy of the 308-nm excimer laser for treatment of psoriasis: Results of a multicenter study. J Am Acad of Dermatol; vol. 46, no. 6, June 2002, pp. 900-906

2. Vitiligo Study – Suhail Hadi, Patricia Tinio, Khalid Al-Ghaithi, Haitham Al-Qari, Mohammad Al-Helalat, Mark Lebwohl, and James Spencer. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. Treatment of Vitiligo Using the 308-nm Excimer Laser. Jun 2006.ahead of printhttps://doi.org/10.1089/pho.2006.24.354

3. Scalp Study – Morison WL, Atkinson DF and Werthman L. Effective treatment of scalp psoriasis using the excimer (308nm) laser. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2006; 22: 181-183

4. Pediatric Study – Pahlajani N, Katz BJ, Lonzano AM, Murphy F and Gottlieb A. Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of the 308nm Excimer laser for the Treatment of Localized Psoriasis in Adults and in Children: A Pilot Study. Pediatric Dermatology Vol. 22 No. 2, March/April 2005, pp. 161-165

Induration Protocol Study – Taneja A, Trehan M, Taylor C. 308-nm Excimer Laser for the Treatment of Psoriasis – Induration-Based Dosimetry. Arch Dermatol, Vol. 139, June 2003, pp. 759-764

High Dose Protocol Study – Michael Abrouk,1 Ethan Levin,2 Merrick Brodsky,1 Jessica R Gandy,1 Mio Nakamura,2 Tian Hao Zhu,3 Benjamin Farahnik,4 John Koo,2 and Tina Bhutani, 2 Excimer laser for the treatment of psoriasis: safety, efficacy, and patient acceptability. Published online 2016 Dec 12. doi: 10.2147/PTT.S105047

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