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PhotoMedex to Begin Laser Treatment of Psoriasis Clinical Trials

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MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa., June 23, 2010 — Global skin health solutions company PhotoMedex Inc. announced this month that Dr. John Koo will serve as the principal investigator in a clinical study to assess the efficacy of its Xtrac Velocity excimer laser in the treatment of generalized psoriasis when used in combination with Clobex spray. Koo’s colleague, Dr. Tina Bhutani will spearhead the study. When combining the Xtrac Velocity, a laser used to treat psoriasis, with the Clobex spray, a topical agent suitable for use in generalized psoriasis, Bhutani hopes to pioneer an option for treating severe generalized...Read full article

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    Published: June 2010
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    excimer laser
    An excimer laser is a type of ultraviolet laser that emits short pulses of light in the ultraviolet spectrum. The term excimer is derived from excited dimer, reflecting the nature of the gain medium used in these lasers. Excimer lasers are widely used in various industrial, medical, and scientific applications due to their ability to deliver high-energy, UV light in short pulses. Key features and characteristics of excimer lasers include: Excimer molecules: The gain medium of an excimer...
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