title: 308-nm Excimer laser treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis.
abstract: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 1-3% of the population. The incidence of palmoplantar involvement has been estimated to be between 2.8% and 40.9%. Significant psychosocial distress and difficulty performing activities of daily living can result. Treatment is often challenging. Traditional treatments include topical steroids, anthralin, calcipotriene, PUVA, methotrexate, cyclosporine, retinoids and biologics. In this case series, we report our success with the 308-nm excimer laser in the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis.
authors.affiliation: Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chwalek
authors.forename: Mussarrat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hussain
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000601:surgery*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D054018:Lasers, Excimer / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult