This is a complex disease and we employ multiple therapies and new technologies in the treatment of this entity.
This ranges from the use of various topical preparations (steroids, tars, Dovonex, Tazorac, emollients, etc. In addition we utilize various photo therapies including Ultraviolet B light, PUVA therapy, Narrow band therapy, Excimer Laser, and PDT therapy.
Presently we are also prescribing the various systemic drugs such as Methotrexate, Cyclosporine, Soriatane. In addition we also prescribe Enbrel, Amevive, and Raptiva. These are new biologic drugs that have been shown to improve psoriasis with less systemic side effects.
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Our practice utilizes many techniques to improve the appearance of the skin. This ranges from prescribed medications such as Retina A to office procedures including Microdermabrasion, Beta Hydroxy and Alpha Hydroxy peels, In addition we employ filler treatments including Collagen and Restalyne. The use of Botox for dynamic wrinkling is also commonly employed.
We use various modalities in addition to the above regimens including laser resurfacing (excimer, UltraPulse lasers), Cool touch laser, photo laser stimulation, and Photodynamic therapy.
It is our intention to try and use the regimen that fits your needs and comfort levels.
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I readily treat all forms of warts with conservative to more aggressive treatments depending on the case. I use standard electrosurgery, cryosurgery, acid therapy and scalpel surgery where indicated. In addition I utilize multiple immunologic treatments for warts. These include medications like Aldara as well as in office therapies to stimulate the immune system to fight off the wart virus.
In addition we utilize laser therapy in the treatment of warts. This includes carbon dioxide lasers to remove the wart and flash lamp laser to destroy the blood vessels that feed the wart. Newer modalities include Photodynamic therapy.
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