Laser treatments continue to transform healthcare, giving patients and providers more ways to manage common skincare disorders such as psoriasis and vitiligo.
One of the most trusted of these laser treatments is the XTRAC handheld laser device. The XTRAC laser emits a narrow, precise band of UVB (ultraviolet B) light capable of penetrating the skin down to the cellular level, helping the skin heal from within.
The XTRAC laser therapy offered at Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine is just one of the solutions we can provide if you have psoriasis or vitiligo.
XTRAC Laser Psoriasis Treatment in Florida
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that occurs when your skin starts to regrow too quickly in certain places. Rather than shedding old skin cells, they remain on the skin, forming rough, textured surfaces that may itch, burn or become red or discolored.
Although psoriasis cannot be cured, it can be treated with the XTRAC laser. As the laser's UVB beam penetrates the skin, the light helps break apart the cells that are creating areas of thickened skin known as plaque. Patients of all ages have reported favorable results from the XTRAC laser.
XTRAC Laser Vitiligo Treatment in Florida
The XTRAC laser can also be used to treat vitiligo, which is another type of skin condition that causes patches of skin on the body to lose pigment. For example, someone with darker skin will have areas of very light skin.
Like psoriasis, vitiligo can be controlled with many different treatments, and the XTRAC laser treatment can be a part of that process. The XTRAC laser quickly and deeply penetrates the skin to target vitiligo. After several treatments, patients often start to see a reversal of their depigmentation. Many experience almost complete repigmentation of their affected areas.
XTRAC Laser Therapy Benefits
The XTRAC laser offers two main advantages for patients seeking to manage their psoriasis or vitiligo.
- Convenient, short treatments:Â Most patients who respond to the XTRAC laser therapy see significant improvements after just 10 to 12 treatment sessions.
- Reduced exposure to UV light:Â Thanks to the targeted beam of the XTRAC laser device, patients are exposed to very little UV radiation during their treatments.
There are minimal risks to trying XTRAC if a dermatologist recommends it. The most common side effect after treatment is temporary redness at the site of the treated area. That said, some patients have reported itchy, blistered skin and (rarely) skin pigmentation.
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If you have coverage through a major insurance provider or Medicare, you may be able to get all or some of your XTRAC treatments covered. When you visit our practice, you can discuss your insurance with our team of insurance experts.
Schedule Your XTRAC Laser Treatment in Boca Raton
To schedule an appointment with Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine, call us today at 561-750-0544 or complete our online contact form.
