Excimer™ by Xtrac® | Dermatology Associates of Seattle

Phototherapy laser treatment for aggressive and/or previously untreatable cases of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and vitiligo.

We are the exclusive provider of the revolutionary Excimer™ laser by Xtrac® for Washington state; unique in providing successful results to the most aggressive skin diseases with gentle and painless sessions.

In short, the Excimer™ laser system is changing the way patients manage their skin condition. It's allowing sufferers to achieve quicker results and longer spans of remission.

Excimer™ therapy has proven to effectively stabalize aggressive plaques in areas which are typically difficult to treat such as elbows, knees, palms, feet, hairlines, and scalps. Isolated cases of Excimer laser treatment have proven success from patients who had previously unsuccessful results from standard treatments, making the Excimer truly revolutionary.

Our Excimer Laser Treatments:

Patients come in two to three times each week for a quick treatment session that usually takes only 5-10 minutes each, for an average of 6 weeks. The scientifically proven FDA cleared Xtrac excimer laser has been proven in multiple published studies to improve the appearance of vitiligo, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. Xtrac® technology employs a narrow spectrum of ultraviolet light B (UVB-308nm) that has been shown to result in the greatest results. Multiple treatments over months may be necessary. The face usually responds to fastest but other parts of the body also respond.

Excimer™ Atopic Dermatitis Treatment:

Our clinical specialists are trained to answer questions when you first start your Excimer™ program and even later in the course of treatment so you stay on track and get to live free and clear of atopic dermatitis.

Excimer™ Psoriasis Treatment:

Patients begin to see results after only a few sessions and enjoy much greater self-esteem and a higher quality of life. Patients usually enjoy several months of treatment-free remission and appreciate being freed from the burden of applying steroids several times everyday.

Excimer™ Vitiligo Treatment:

The treatment visits are relatively fast and safe. Large areas can be treated as quick as 5-10 minutes The laser beam is targeted so only the areas with loss of pigmented are treated relatively sparing nearby unaffected skin. Most patients experience no pain or discomfort. Side effects as in any treatment can occur including but not limited to blistering, sunburn like effect and scarring. Treatments usually occur twice a week in the dermatologist office.