XTRAC Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects approximately 8 million Americans and has been around since biblical times. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when skin cells grow too quickly. This abundance of skin cells does not properly shed, causing the formation of irritable lesions on the skin. The severity and uniqueness of Psoriasis varies from case to case but can be described as one of the following: plaque, guttate, pustular, inverse, and erythrodermic. Unfortunately there is no distinguished cure for Psoriasis.

The most common type of Psoriasis experienced is plaque. Plaque Psoriasis leads to the development of red or white patches of scaly skin anywhere on the body. These patches may sporadically come and go and may cause irritable symptoms such as itching, burning, or stinging. While there is no cure to permanently stop Psoriasis, there are many treatments to tame and subside symptoms, but finding the right one can be difficult. Among the greatest available treatments is the new XTRAC excimer laser treatment.

What is XTRAC Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis?

The XTRAC excimer laser system was developed by PhotoMedex to provide a pain free effective treatment for Psoriasis that involves no side effects. XTRAC is an FDA approved treatment that has been clinically proven to work in over 45 studies and has been used for over 2 million treatments by dermatologists around the world.

It works by delivering a focused beam of laser light to the affected skin. The concentrated ultra violet light of the laser penetrates the skin and helps relieve symptoms.

How are the Results?

In most cases, Psoriasis conditions are dramatically improved in 6-10 XTRAC laser sessions, while 10-20 sessions may completely clear affected skin and cause the condition to go in remission for several months. The best part about this treatment is that it is pain-free and it involves no harmful side effects.

What to do…

Psoriasis is an ongoing condition that may spread or become more severe over time. It may lead to irritable symptoms and/or unattractive patches of skin. While there are various treatment options like prescription medications, topical creams, and grandma’s home remedy, the XTRAC excimer laser system is one of the few procedures to provide fast relief and in many cases complete remission without having to deal with troubling side effects. If you are tired of searching for a way to conquer Psoriasis, ask your dermatologist about using the new XTRAC Excimer Laser Treatment.

Dr. Lee Laris is the Medical Director and Chief Cosmetic Surgeon at Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group in Phoenix, AZ.