Alyoussef Abdullah
Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, SAU.
Cureus. 2023 Dec 9;15(12):e50249. doi: 10.7759/cureus.50249. eCollection 2023 Dec.
Psoriasis is a chronic, autoinflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 100 million people worldwide. It is a systemic disease characterized by scaly, red patches on the skin and can also affect the joints. Psoriasis can significantly affect a person's physical and mental health. The prevalence rate of psoriasis may vary depending on the specific population studied and the diagnostic criteria used. Phototherapy is a safe and effective treatment for psoriasis that involves exposing the affected skin to specific wavelengths of light. It can be used alone or with other treatments for severe psoriasis. However, clinicians must choose the right light source for each type of psoriasis and monitor the patient closely during treatment to avoid adverse events. The 308 nm excimer laser is a widely used device in dermatology for treating several skin conditions, including psoriasis. Although the excimer laser can treat various dermatologic diseases, this study will focus only on its effectiveness in treating psoriasis. This study will review the use of an excimer laser, its protocol, and its side effects.
银屑病是一种慢性自身炎症性皮肤病，全球约有1亿人受其影响。它是一种全身性疾病，其特征为皮肤上出现鳞屑性红色斑块，也可影响关节。银屑病会显著影响人的身心健康。银屑病的患病率可能因所研究的特定人群和所使用的诊断标准而异。光疗是一种治疗银屑病的安全有效方法，即让患病皮肤暴露于特定波长的光线下。它可单独使用，也可与其他疗法联合用于治疗重度银屑病。然而，临床医生必须为每种类型的银屑病选择合适的光源，并在治疗期间密切监测患者，以避免不良事件发生。308纳米准分子激光是皮肤科广泛用于治疗包括银屑病在内的多种皮肤疾病的设备。虽然准分子激光可治疗各种皮肤病，但本研究将仅关注其治疗银屑病的有效性。本研究将回顾准分子激光的使用、治疗方案及其副作用。
