Psoriasis Los Angeles

What Causes Psoriasis?

While common, psoriasis causes distress and can hold people back from doing things they want to do. Psoriasis often does not respond to the over-the-counter treatments people try to manage it with. While some people may manage mild cases on their own, all types of psoriasis can benefit from treatment at Laser Skin Care Center. What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis happens when skin cells grow too quickly, producing excessive skin cells that build up on the surface and form scaly, red, irritated plaques. For normal skin, a cell begins its life deep beneath the surface and lives for about a month. In people with psoriasis, this turnover happens in only days.  As a result of all this excess skin growth, skin cells cluster at the surface and form the discolored, flaky plaques characteristic of the condition. These can be painful, inflamed, itchy, or sore. Fortunately, now that scientists understand more about psoriasis, it can be treated more effectively. What Causes Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system becomes confused [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:20+00:00October 29th, 2021|psoriasis|

What Treatments are Available for Psoriasis?

Is psoriasis making you miserable and affecting your quality of life.  If so, you would probably like to know what treatments are available for psoriasis, and if it’s possible to find long-term relief.  There is currently no cure for psoriasis, but it is possible to bring it under control and reduce flares.   At Laser Skin Care Center, we use the innovative Xtrac laser to treat psoriasis.  Xtrac is a type of excimer laser that uses concentrated ultraviolet (UV) light, to provide relief from the symptoms of psoriasis.   Xtrac has been scientifically tested and proven in several studies, as an effective technology for reducing psoriasis symptoms.  It is cleared by the FDA for treating psoriasis and endorsed by the National Psoriasis Foundation. What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder characterized by raised patches of dry, itchy, scaly skin, that appear in varying shapes and sizes.  The condition occurs when skin cells multiply rapidly and accumulate on the surface of the skin. The excess patches of skin are known as ‘plaques.’    [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:24+00:00March 15th, 2020|Xtrac for Psoriasis and Vitiligo|

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