Laser and novel light source treatments for psoriasis.
OBJECTIVE
There are many treatment modalities for psoriasis including topical therapy, ultraviolet light therapy, systemic agents, and more recently the advent of the biologic agents.


METHODS
In addition, selective treatment using lasers and light sources that target the individual psoriatic plaques have also been employed.


CONCLUSIONS
This article will highlight and review the employment of laser-assisted devices in the treatment of plaque psoriasis.
Tournas
Joshua A
JA
Clinical Research Specialists, Santa Monica, California 90404, USA.
Lowe
Nicholas J
NJ
Yamauchi
Paul S
PS
D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000628:therapy*; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000379:methods