Article explains how laser therapy may help some patients with psoriasis.
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(1/22, Channick) reports that for patients with psoriasis who are tired of "slathering on ointments and taking powerful drugs," laser therapy can zap the condition "into submission." Dermatologist Giulio Leone, M.D., "whose practice has specialized in psoriasis for nearly four decades," says that he "has seen dramatic results in clearing the stubborn patches associated with the skin disorder," with the "majority of patients" getting "about 75...to 80 percent improvement." The treatment works by "concentrating UV light into a beam" to "target problem areas while avoiding overexposure." The device Dr. Leone uses is "manufactured by PhotoMedex" and "resembles a three-foot box on wheels with a wand attached to deliver the light energy." Still, according to Dr. Leone, "its precision makes it cumbersome for widespread psoriasis." This spring, "a more powerful model" is set "to debut," and "should help patients who have psoriasis on up to 20 percent of their body surfaces."
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