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CASE PROFILE
Diagnosis: Psoriasis (Right Ankle)
History:
- Lesions are painful, itching and generally uncomfortable
- Symptoms in existence 2 years
- Periodic hemorrhage
- Prior treatments include many different oral medications and topical applications including dressings
Physical Examination on Presentation at Meditech Clinic:
- Dermis thickened and scaly
- Significant erythema and punctuate hemorrage
Treatment at Meditech Rehabilitation Clinic:
- Remove dressings
- Cease utilization of all medication
- Laser treatment 3 times per week
Progress on the Above Regime:
- After 12 treatments, patient asymptomatic
- Lesion largely healed
- Patient no longer conscious of presence of lesions
- Minimal pigmentation remains and expected to disappear
Final Results:
- No evidence of recurrence 8 weeks post cessation of treatment
Figures:
- Fig. I to II – Initial status
- Fig. III to IV – Intermediate
- Fig. V to VI – Most recent status
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