Pharos Laser

Pharos Eximer Psoriasis Laser Treatments are now available at Gardens Dermatology.

PHAROS excimer lasers are xenon chloride (XeCl) lasers that deliver concentrated, but painless, high-dose monochromatic 308nm UVB phototherapy directly to psoriatic and depigmented lesions limiting exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Unlike conventional UVB systems that emit wavelengths from 290 to 320nm, PHAROS excimer lasers deliver only monochromatic 308nm, an efficacious wavelength for treating psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma. Continuously adjustable with constant fluence, PHAROS' infinitely variable spot size handpiece and aiming beam allow targeted treatment of affected tissue quickly, easily, and accurately while limiting exposure to healthy skin.

For patients, this can mean short treatment times of 5-7 minutes.

It also means that psoriasis patients may need significantly fewer treatments than with traditional phototherapy.

Moreover, while each patient is unique, psoriasis patients may enjoy several months of treatment-free remission.

For vitiligo patients, repigmentation may begin after as few as 6 sessions. While the degree and speed of repigmentation is greatly effected by the anatomical location of the disease, some treatment regimens consist of 15 to 30 sessions on a twice weekly schedule.

For both psoriasis and vitiligo patients, these positive patient outcomes after very few treatments encourage patient compliance and enhance satisfaction.

Many insurance plans cover this treatment with a prior authorization request.