TY - JOUR
T1 - 308-nm Excimer laser treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis
AU - Goldberg, David J.
AU - Chwalek, Jennifer
AU - Hussain, Mussarrat
PY - 2011/4
Y1 - 2011/4
N2 - Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 1â€"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.
AB - Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 1â€"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.
KW - lasers and light sources
KW - psoriasis
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=79952686069&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.3109/14764172.2011.564769
DO - 10.3109/14764172.2011.564769
M3 - Article
C2 - 21401376
AN - SCOPUS:79952686069
SN - 1476-4172
VL - 13
SP - 47
EP - 49
JO - Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy
JF - Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy
IS - 2
ER -