Laser plus steroid cream for hand and foot psoriasis
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding a fractional CO₂ laser (a type of laser that creates tiny holes in skin) to a steroid cream works better than the cream alone for treating psoriasis on the palms and soles. The goal is to see if the laser can improve stubborn hand and foot psoriasis.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have stable psoriasis that mostly affects your palms and/or soles (may also be elsewhere).
- You have not taken any pills or injections for psoriasis (except certain newer drugs) in the last 3 months.
- You have not used a special injection or infusion (biologic) for psoriasis in the last 12 weeks.
- You have not used any cream or ointment on your palms or soles in the last 2 weeks.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or sensitive to light (photosensitivity).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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