Laser plus steroid cream for psoriasis on hands and feet
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This study compares two ways to treat psoriasis on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet. Half of the participants will get a special laser treatment along with a steroid cream, while the other half will get only the cream, to see which approach works better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have psoriasis on your palms and/or soles, which has been stable for a while.
- You have not used creams on your palms or soles for the past 2 weeks, oral psoriasis medications for the past 3 months, or biologic shots for the past 12 weeks.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no history of light-sensitive skin conditions.
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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