The treatments were usually well tolerated with common side effects generally limited to erythema blistering hyperpigmentation and peri lesional edema secondary to a phototoxic reaction.
Excimer laser psoriasis side effects.
Purple colored spots purpura on the skin.
Darkening or lightening of the skin hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation scarring.
More research is needed to determine whether exposure to uvb light.
While getting these treatments you may also need to use another treatment at home.
Minars informs that the side effects can include a sunburn or even a blister.
However they may include.
Excimer laser treatment is usually painless but possible side effects include redness and sunburn like pain.
Overall no serious adverse events were noted in the trials with the 308nm excimer laser for treatment of psoriasis see table 1.
Side effects side effects tend to be minimal especially compared with medications such as steroids and biologics.
Excimer laser therapy uses intense concentrated beams of ultraviolet laser light to help control psoriasis outbreaks.