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Aarti Sarda¹, Varsha Vaidyanathan², Sudip Das³

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|June 6, 2024

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Lasers and light therapies offer effective, non-invasive treatments for psoriasis, improving patient quality of life. This review details their mechanisms, applications, and considerations for optimal management of this chronic skin condition.

Keywords:

Lasers light therapy psoriasis

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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Photomedicine

Background:

Psoriasis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin disease impacting millions globally.
Current treatments aim to manage symptoms and enhance patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current understanding and clinical applications of laser and light therapies for psoriasis management.
To discuss mechanisms, efficacy, and considerations for these non-invasive treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on laser and light-based treatments for psoriasis.
Discussion of specific technologies such as excimer lasers, pulsed dye lasers, and narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy.

Main Results:

Lasers and light therapies demonstrate significant efficacy in managing psoriatic plaques.
Various modalities, including excimer lasers and NB-UVB, offer distinct mechanisms and clinical outcomes.

Conclusions:

Laser and light therapies are promising non-invasive options for psoriasis treatment.
Careful patient selection, tailored protocols, and monitoring are crucial for optimizing outcomes and minimizing side effects.