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308‐nm excimer laser in psoriasis vulgaris, scalp psoriasis, and palmoplantar psoriasis
Author(s) -
Gattu S,
Rashid RM,
Wu JJ
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2008.02942.x
Subject(s) - psoriasis , medicine , dermatology , citation , library science , computer science
The 308-nm excimer laser is a recent development in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris, palmoplantar psoriasis, and psoriasis of the scalp. The XeCl excimer emits a 308-nm wavelength beam of light that is monochromatic and coherent. These properties allow selectivity when used as phototherapy against a psoriatic lesion while sparing healthy surrounding tissue.