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Psoriasis As a psoriasis sufferer you know how debilitating this disease can be You've tried a variety of treatments but none has delivered relief from the redness, scaling, and itching you experience. Now there is an effective alternative to topical creams, ultraviolet phototherapy, and oral drugs. A treatment that will allow you quickly to resume a normal, active lifestyle. Advanced pulse dye laser technology, successfully used to treat a wide variety of skin lesions in adults and children, now is proving to be a remarkably powerful weapon in the battle against psoriasis. |
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How does the laser work? Cynosure pulse dye laser technology is particularly suited for the treatment of psoriasis because it provides for the selective elimination of small blood vessels that support the growth of the psoriatic plaque. With these vessels gone, the growth of the plaque should be significantly slowed or discontinued. Does it work on all types of psoriasis? The pulse dye laser is ideal for treating stable, localized psoriatic plaques typical in mild to moderate psoriasis. How many treatments are required? Results are seen within three to four weeks. Typically, five to six monthly treatments are recommended. Does it work on everyone? Initial clinical studies demonstrated that 73% of patients experienced more than 70% clearance of their psoriatic plaques. Of the remaining patients, some 15% obtained about 50% clearance, 5% minimal clearance, and 7% experienced no change, which is consistent with other, more time-consuming procedures. Is the treatment painful? There is some minor discomfort associated with the treatment. Most patients describe the treatment as a series of rubber band snaps to the skin. Your physician can reduce or eliminate this discomfort by providing you with a topical anesthetic or by cooling the treated area with ice or an air-cooling device. To schedule your appointment call (214)360-1500. |
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