Excimer laser seen as effective treatment for small areas of psoriasis.
In the
(3/17, D6) Aches & Claims column, Laura Johannes observed that the "excimer laser, best known for its use in eye surgery, is now being used to treat psoriasis," and "is extremely effective for small areas affected by the skin disease -- such as a knee or elbow." The device uses "an ultraviolet light wavelength...and a handheld wand that allows the energy to be delivered precisely to the affected areas." Because "small areas are usually involved, more intense light can be used to effectively treat the areas with twice-a-week visits for only five weeks." The painless procedure, which is "typically performed in a dermatologist's office," usually "takes three to five minutes," and "costs $160 or more per visit." A "124-patient
...published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology," found that "84 percent" of patients who completed the study "showed at least a 75 percent improvement on a scale of psoriasis severity in 10 or fewer treatments."
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