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HEALTH • Summer 2018 13 F or those with skin ailments like psoriasis and vitiligo, treatment is now much quicker and easier than it once was. UMass Memorial Health Care now uses an ultraviolet light from a machine called the Pharos EX-308 Excimer, which uses a precise wavelength that better treats affected skin. "It's a pretty exciting laser system," said Dr. Gary Scharf (left), who works in dermatology at UMass' Hahnemann Campus, where the new laser is located. Before the Excimer, Scharf said, treating psoriasis or vitiligo wasn't as cost-effective or as ideal for treating small areas. But the Excimer treats using a small aperture that better fits for treating smaller areas. The laser treatment also takes less time than it used to, Scharf said. For psoriasis, for example, treatment might take 25-30 sessions. Now, it may be 15-20 sessions. UMass Memorial Health Care upgrades skincare treatment H Schedule a no-obligation tour and receive our FREE book Your Loved Ones Deserve the Best Worcester's Premier Senior Residential Care Facility • Safe, secure, state-of-the-art facility • Personalized wellness plans with medication management • 24 hour RN & Medical Director • Scratch-made meals • Assistance with dressing, bathing & grooming • Alzheimer's & Dementia Care • Beauty salon, spa, library • Residency rates never go up • Fully licensed by the State of Massachusetts • Private rooms available • Daily activities programs The Oasis at Dodge Park is more affordable than you think and provides a higher level of care than traditional assisted living. (508) 853-8180 • OasisAtDodgePark.com { Local Innovation } New laser system provides quicker, easier treatment for skin conditions

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