A Clinical Review of Laser and Light Therapy for Nail Psoriasis and Onychomycosis

摘要: Background There are considerable emerging data in the use of lasers and lights to treat onychomycosis psoriasis nail subunit. Objective We aimed review all medical literature on laser therapy published since 1992. Methods materials performed a PubMed search using terms "nail," "laser therapy," surgery," "light," with "psoriasis" "onychomycosis." In addition, we extensive MeSH bibliographic searches as delineated manuscript. Because poor quality evidence, were not able complete quantitative thus present our findings qualitatively. Results Although trials small, PDL (595 nm) IPL 550-nm filter demonstrate compelling treating psoriasis. Laser studies fall short many levels. Q-switched Nd:YAG very pulse durations fractionated CO2 most promise for treatment onychomycosis. Conclusion The light rapidly emerging. With increased subject data, improved study methodology, more precise output parameters, may become an important modality