I have psoriatic arthritis. Safe to have laser treatment?

August 14, 2017
Asked By:janine2015 in Roseville, CA

I have Psoriatic Arthritis and am currently on a biologic called inFLIXimab (Infelctra). This can lower the immune system, will I be safe to have a laser treatment such as fraxel? Will I heal normally?

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Answer: Fraxel Laser & Psoriatic Arthritis--add microneedling/prp for better outcomes

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Fraxel Laser & Psoriatic Arthritis--add microneedling/prp for better outcomes

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Answer: Psoriactic arthritis - are lasers an option?

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