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Laser and novel light source treatments for psoriasis
Author(s) -
Tournas Joshua A.,
Lowe Nicholas J.,
Yamauchi Paul S.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.20083
Subject(s) - psoriasis , medicine , dermatology , light therapy , laser therapy , light source , laser , treatment modality , laser light , modalities , ultraviolet light , plaque psoriasis , therapeutic modalities , surgery , optics , optoelectronics , materials science , social science , physics , sociology , circadian rhythm
Background and Objectives There are many treatment modalities for psoriasis including topical therapy, ultraviolet light therapy, systemic agents, and more recently the advent of the biologic agents. Study Design/Materials and Methods In addition, selective treatment using lasers and light sources that target the individual psoriatic plaques have also been employed. Results/Conclusion This article will highlight and review the employment of laser‐assisted devices in the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Lasers Surg. Med. 35:165–173, 2004. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.