The 308-nm excimer laser in the darkening of the white lines of striae alba.

Objective: To evaluate the true efficacy of the 308-nm excimer laser for darkening striae alba using a modified approach.

Methods: Ten subjects were treated using the excimer laser on the white lines of striae, while the normal skin near to and between the lines was covered with zinc oxide cream. Assessment of efficacy was performed by colorimetric scores based on mexameter measurement and also digital photographs showing before-after laser therapy, which were compared by two independent dermatologists.

Topical tacrolimus and the 308-nm excimer laser: a synergistic combination for the treatment of vitiligo.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of combined tacrolimus and 308-nm excimer laser therapy vs 308-nm excimer laser monotherapy in treating vitiligo.

Design: Comparative, prospective, randomized, intraindividual study.

Patients: Fourteen patients, aged 12 to 63 years, with Fitzpatrick skin types II to IV.