XTRAC® Laser Therapy for Children: Safe, Targeted, and Proven Effective

For parents navigating a child’s skin condition, especially chronic concerns like psoriasis or vitiligo, it can be overwhelming to find a treatment that is both gentle and effective. At Advanced Dermatology, we are proud to offer the XTRAC® excimer laser, a highly targeted light-based treatment that has been extensively studied and safely used in children for many years. It allows us to deliver meaningful improvement without the need for messy topicals or systemic medications.

XTRAC® works by delivering a precise wavelength of ultraviolet light (308nm) directly to affected skin, minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy skin. Because the light is so targeted, children often experience faster clearance of their psoriasis or repigmentation of vitiligo patches with short treatment sessions and no downtime.
One of the major benefits for pediatric patients is comfort. Treatments are quick, typically just a few minutes, and the device is designed to minimize discomfort. Most children describe the sensation as warm or tingly. For parents concerned about treatment tolerance, this makes XTRAC® an ideal option to introduce early in a child’s care plan.

XTRAC® is also safe for use on sensitive areas such as the face, scalp, ears, and folds where traditional topicals can be irritating. Its precision makes it especially useful for stubborn or hard-to-treat spots.

And because it requires no daily application, XTRAC® fits easily into busy school and activity schedules.

Parents can expect to see improvements gradually over a series of treatments. For psoriasis, many children reach noticeable clearance within 6–10 sessions; for vitiligo, repigmentation often begins around the hair follicles and spreads over time with consistent treatments. Our medical providers closely monitor each child’s progress and customize dosing to ensure results while keeping safety at the forefront.

If your child struggles with psoriasis or vitiligo, XTRAC® therapy may offer a gentle, effective solution that helps restore both comfort and confidence. We invite you to schedule a medical appointment with one of our board-certified dermatologists to learn whether XTRAC® is the right next step for your family. If your provider determines that XTRAC® is appropriate for your child’s treatment plan, I look forward to seeing you and your little one in the office for their therapy sessions.