title: Effect of an antioxydant cream versus placebo in patients with vitiligo in association with excimer laser. A pilot randomized, investigator-blinded, and half-side comparison trial.
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the combined effect of excimer laser and a topical antioxidant in the treatment for vitiligo. The study was conducted in a single blinded design on 10 vitiligo patients with symmetrical vitiligo lesions treated with the active antioxidant or a placebo that were irradiated with an excimer laser. Results have shown that the lesions treated with the active cream achieved earlier regimentation compared to the placebo. The use of a cream containing antioxidants may improve the results of excimer laser treatment in patients with vitiligo.
authors.affiliation: Studio di Fototerapia Dermatologica, Rome, Italy - g.leone@fototerapia.it.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Leone
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Paro Vidolin
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D054018:Lasers, Excimer / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D063465:Skin Cream; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants