Some patients believe that lasers and UVB chambers are the end-all be-all answer to regimentation. But after 25 years in the game, Dr. Dhawan firmly believes that these treatment modalities only show results in white spot affected areas that have black hair follicles that are yet to turn white due to vitiligo. Clinical studies have …
Some patients believe that lasers and UVB chambers are the end-all be-all answer to regimentation. But after 25 years in the game, Dr. Dhawan firmly believes that these treatment modalities only show results in white spot affected areas that have black hair follicles that are yet to turn white due to vitiligo.
Clinical studies have shown that excimer laser is 5-10% more efficacious than narrow band UVB but the main drawback is the cost associated with it. A typical session of excimer laser costs around 20,000 to 30,000. A normal narrow band session costs the patient around 400 INR/session depending on the location and type of dermatology practice.
Narrow band UVB laser were originally created for countries that do not receive much sun throughout the year such as American and European countries. In our country we get adequate ultra violet (UV) light. Kayakalp Global has developed and refined the use of external application which when combined with sunlight gives more efficacious results as compared to narrow band UVB and Excimer lasers. For the patients, this is more convenient as they don’t have to go to a hospital or dermatology center for multiple seating’s of Narrow band UVB laser. Many studies have also shown that long term use of PUVA and or narrow band can cause skin cancer, therefore traditional Ayurvedic formulations with sun exposure has been found to be much safer for longer duration of use owing to the herbal nature of Ayurveda and the fact that Ayurvedic medicines are free from side effects. In majority of the cases, results can be achieved without steroidal applications. Another great advantage of combing ayurvedic medicines available at Kayakalp global skin with sun exposure is the cost effectiveness of treatment.
Leucoderma specialist in Delhi NCR, Dr Dhawan, believes that Integrated internal treatment prevents the disease from spreading and external application along with sun exposure works towards multiplication of melanocytes and colour formation.
Finally, depending on your location, if you live in areas where sun exposure is limited or not adequate Kayakalp’s integrated treatment plan along with PUVA light works wonders however, if you live in areas where you have access to ample sun exposure then you do not need to waste your hard-earned money on UVB chambers or PUVA lamps.
Deciding what treatment route to go for is an expert decision and needs to be judged by a vitiligo Specialist in delhi ncr.