What is the treatment of psoriasis complications?

Psoriasis laser treatment?

• Hi i am 15 years old and have moderate psoriasis. I think i also have guttate on my chest (red spots) which is embarrasing when i play basketball because i can't really take off my shirt when we are playing as skins. but anyway the coaches understand when i tell them. I was wondering if anyone knows if Blue Cross and Blue shield covers the Excimer Laser treatment for psoriasis. Also, right now since its summer my psoriasis is in a remission. However, there are nickel-sized white spots on my arms (about 2 or 3) tiny spots and about 5 on my right calf. I was wondering what i could do to clear these spots ( a bit) i use dovonex and Keri Lotion right now and also put on sunscreen so as to not get sunburn. If anyone could give me some help i will really appreciate it. I am willing to send pics of my psoriasis (not in a nasty way) for any experienced doctors/dermatologists on this webpage. Thanks in advance. Please reply ASAP

• Answer:

  Laser can be used to treat psoriatic plaques. The laser used is called Excimer Laser. A controlled beam of UVB light is directed towards the lesion. The surrounding skin is not affected. It requires a few sessions of therapy. Side effects are redness and blistering which pass off soon.