Laser Treatment for Morphea (Systemic and localized sclerosis)

Morphea or Localized Scleroderma is a cutaneous limited fibrosis that manifests as plaque morphea, generalized morphea, linear scleroderma, and deep morphea. Systemic scleroderma (sclerosis) can manifest as either limited or diffuse disease.

The cause of morphea is unknown. It may be caused by an unusual reaction of your immune system. In people at increased risk of morphea, it could be triggered by injury to the affected area, medications, chemical toxins, an infection or radiation therapy. Luckily, the condition isn’t contagious.

Symptoms of morphea vary depending on the type and stage of the condition. They include:

·         Reddish or purplish oval patches of skin, often on the belly, chest or back

·         Patches that gradually develop a lighter or whitish center

·         Linear patches, especially on the arms or legs and possibly the forehead or scalp

·         A gradual change in the affected skin, which becomes firm, thickened, dry and shiny

Therapy for LoS is often unsatisfactory with numerous treatments that have only limited effectiveness or considerable side effects. Due to the advances in the application of lasers and their possible beneficial effects, SIFSOF medical company has developed an advanced laser machine that performs an adequate treatment for Morphea. It has been recurrently used and appreciated by dermatologists mostly for its ability to match with the disease’s medical requirements.

This device is called the Smart Medical 26.2Watt Diode Laser SIFLASER-3.2, one of the most efficient and highly recommended laser machines for Morphea treatment.

This device possesses 4 wavelengths: 635nm, 810nm, 980nm and 1064nm with Maximum power up to 26.2Watt. With such quality, it will offer extremely adjustable, easy and friendly aesthetic operation that smoothly adapts with the gravity of Morphea’s different cases.

Another advantage is that dermatologists could easily track treatment times, save protocols and view patient profiles in the laser, and even update laser software through the internet.

To explain in more detail, this Laser’s light will be placed against the skin plaques. Followingly, the photons penetrate several centimeters and get absorbed by the mitochondria, the energy producing part of a cell. This energy fuels many positive physiological responses resulting in the restoration of normal cell color, morphology and function.

In simpler terms, the SIFLASER-3.2 will significantly speed up the healing process and consequently reduce this disease’s affected skin surfaces and regenerate new and undamaged skin tissues.

Systemic scleroderma can sometimes become serious and life-threatening. Not only can it affect the skin, but it also can affect many internal organs, hindering digestive and respiratory functions, and causing kidney failure. This makes early treatment a must.

 By applying laser therapy, for instance, patients can control the symptoms of the condition, heal their skin and eventually be able to carry out everyday activities without feeling the discomfort associated with the disorder.

However, to reach that end, a highly professional laser machine is needed to guarantee the best result possible.  Based on all the above-mentioned characteristics, the diode Laser system SIFLASER-3.2 seems to be the most suitable device for diagnosing and treating Systemic scleroderma issue.

Reference: Types of Scleroderma    , Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Morphea: A Systematic Review of Literature

Disclaimer: Although the information we provide is used by different doctors and medical staff to perform their procedures and clinical applications, the information contained in this article is for consideration only. SIFSOF is not responsible neither for the misuse of the device nor for the wrong or random generalizability of the device in all clinical applications or procedures mentioned in our articles. Users must have the proper training and skills to perform the procedure with each Laser system.

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