Psoriasis is a chronic disease of the immune system that appears on the skin, usually in the form of thick, red, scaly patches. Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is associated with other serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis. For more information: http://www.psoriasis.org/home/
Our practice has several treatments for Psoriasis including the XTRAC Laser and Lightbox. Treatment information: http://www.photomedex.com/product.php?pid=64