Laser and novel light source treatments for psoriasis

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There are many treatment modalities for psoriasis including topical therapy, ultraviolet light therapy, systemic agents, and more recently the advent of the biologic agents. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: In addition, selective treatment using lasers and light sources that target the individual psoriatic plaques have also been employed. RESULTS/CONCLUSION: This article will highlight and review the employment of laser-assisted devices in the treatment of plaque psoriasis.