Psoriasis and Low Level Laser Therapy

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attack our body, causing skin lesion, joint pain, stiffness, or swelling in and around your joint. One of the common signs is the silvery scaling and red plaguing that is usually not itchy. It usually appears on the scalp and extensor surfaces of extremities, knees and elbows for examples.

Risk factors

• Commonly affect 30 – 50 years old
• Stress
• Skin injury (sunburns, scratches, vaccinations etc.)
• Medications (lithium, antimalarial, beta-blockers, quinidine, indomethacin)
• Viral and bacterial infections
• Family history
• Obesity
• Tobacco and alcohol
• Cold temperatures
• Race (People with fairer complexions are more likely to develop psoriasis than people with darker complexion)

What is the cause and how to diagnose Psoriasis?

The primary cause of psoriasis is not fully discovered and understood. But it’s believed that overactive T cells trigger increased production of healthy skin cells, more T cells and other white blood cells, especially neutrophils causing redness and pustular lesions. It is crucial to work with a doctor who specializes in treating psoriatic arthritis – a rheumatologist.

Treating Psoriasis Diagnosing psoriasis early is the key. If psoriasis is left untreated, it can result in joint damage that leads to severe physical limitations and disability. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) as known as cold laser therapy can reduce the proliferative activity of keratinocytes, modulate T cell immune responses and safely improve plaque psoriasis.

Low Level Laser Therapy has been shown to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain. It has been found that promotes increased immunity and intensive repair without heat or discomfort. Emitting a gentle beam to psoriasis affected areas helps to reconstruct damages cells to reduce inflammation, stabilise redness and itching whilst promoting strength and relief to inflamed and painful flare-ups.  

   

Avoid Laser treatments if you have:

• Lupus or scleroderma
• Sun sensitivity
• Xeroderma pigmentosum (an inherited disease that causes sensitivity to sunlight)
• Risks for, or a history of, skin cancer
• A condition that requires you to take medications that make you sensitive to the sun

Lakeside Laser in Gnangara, WA 6077, offers Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Laser Therapy) to help dramatically reduce the severity and duration of psoriasis flare-ups. Dr Linda Schiller is trained in specialised cold laser protocols designed to target both skin lesions and joint-related symptoms of psoriasis.

We welcome clients from surrounding areas including Carramar, Clarkson, Currambine, Tapping, Banksia Grove, Sinagra, Ashby, Burns Beach, Mindarie, and Joondalup.

If you're experiencing psoriasis and would like to explore treatment options, contact Dr Linda Schiller on 0468 429 111 or book via the “Book Here” tab at www.lakesidelaser.com.au.