The XTRAC® laser offers new hope to individuals suffering from psoriasis. Using an intense beam of focused laser light, the XTRAC laser gets right to the area of concern, leaving healthy surrounding tissue alone. The XTRAC excimer laser treatment system offers psoriasis sufferers many benefits. Depending... more
Can Psoriasis be treated with lasers?
2 answers to “Can Psoriasis be treated with lasers?”
A: Yes
There is a role for laser in the treatment of psoriasis. The Eximer laser is a decent treatment, but in my personal opinion I think it is overrated by people who want to make a good buck off of its distribution and administration. I do not feel the Eximer laser is that much better than the UVB IPL... more
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25 Mar 2008
In our practice, we use a combination of the Excimer Relume laser as well as the Pulsed Dye Laser. It should be noted that there is no cure for psoriasis and the goal is to minimize or control exacerbation or flares of this stubborn condition. Oftentimes, a combination of lasers/UV light with topical medications proves very beneficial.