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The excimer laser and the pulsed dye laser are the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved laser treatments for psoriasis.¹ Laser therapy is performed on patients when less than ten percent of the body is affected by localized plaque and after three months of conventional treatment.² Treatment is performed twice per week at the physician's office for up to ten sessions.¹

Fast Facts:

• Mild sunburn, darkening of skin, sores, blisters, and scarring are complications that may occur during laser therapy.³
• Plaque psoriasis affects approximately 80 percent of psoriasis patients.²
• A research study showed the excimer laser was more effective than pulsed dye laser in the treatment of psoriasis; however, the pulsed dye laser required fewer treatments.⁴
• Other treatment options include sun and water therapy, topical treatments, systemic medications, and diet.⁵