The efficacy of microphototherapy with a MedLight CupCUBE Grimed device in psoriatic patients with localized lesions

Background/aim: Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease. To reduce side effects associated with current treatment modalities, new treatment methods are required. Some clinicians have begun to use microphototherapy to treat psoriatic patients with a limited number of lesions (lesions affecting

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