Written by Dr. Pradeep
Psoriasis Treatment
Localized Psoriais (less than 10% of skin area) – Treatment Options
| scalp | face/ neck/ ears/ genital | palms/ soles | remainder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrowband UVB - Pharos excimer laser | effective | effective+ | effective | effective |
| Glycerin | lotion | cream | lotion/cream | |
| Almond oil | yes | yes | ||
| Retinoid | solution | ointment | ointment | |
| Taclonex | ++ | - | - | effective |
| Dovonex/ Vectical | solution | (cream) | ointment | Cream/ ointment |
| Topical steroid | lotion | cream/ointment | ointment | Cream/ointment |
| Tar | shampoo | cream | cream/ solution | |
| Salicylic acid | + | |||
| Protopic/ Elidel | Solution/ oil | ointment | Gel/ cream |
Dr. pradeep: “ If I had psoriasis I would remove all elements in my immediate environment that contribute to inflammation. Specifically, I would avoid animal protein and fat, as well as highly refined carbohydrates. I would also avoid
- Smoking
- Caffeine (Coffee, black tea, chocolate)
- Alcohol (except an occasional glass of red wine) and
- Stress (yoga, meditation, bio feedback, exercise are good for dealing with stress)
Reduce animal protein and fat in your diet! “
Pharos excimer laser
“ My experience shows that when you suffer from psoriasis you can enjoy long lasting relief after just a series of short treatments. The laser treatment is safe and effective in removing skin plaques that may not respond to gels or creams, which carry the risk of harmful side effects.
Here are a few benefits that I find in the Pharos excimer laser:
- Treats scaly skin plaques quickly and effectively in about 12 twice weekly treatments.
- Treats effectively the scalp, legs, arms, and other skin areas.
- Delivers a carefully focused treatment that spares the surrounding skin and therefore minimizes side effects.
- Provides long lasting relief for up to 6 months.
Please note… this laser technology might not be the best solution if you have wide spread psoriasis over the entire body or if your psoriasis gets worse with sun exposure.
The excimer laser treatment is covered by most insurance plans after precertification. Our staff will be happy to communicate with your insurance to issue the precertification for you. “