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pulsed-dye laser (PDL)
Indications:
- treatment of psoriasis
Dosage:
1) pretreatment for 1 week of 6% topical salicylic acid BID
2) monthly PDL treatment for 4 months
Special laboratory: Emission: 595 nm
Mechanism of action:
- targets abnormal vasculature of psoriasis
General
laser (light-amplification by stimulated emission of radiation)
References
- Taibjee SM et al,
Controlled study of excimer and pulsed dye lasers in treatment
of psoriasis
Br J Dermatol 2005; 153:960
PMID: 16225606