Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus

This study tested whether analyzing a patient's DNA and RNA could help doctors pick the right drug for inflammatory diseases that don't fit standard categories. 32 adults with at least two affected organs (including skin) received one of six targeted therapies based on their mole…

This study tested a new dual laser treatment for vulvar lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin condition causing discomfort. 66 participants were randomly assigned to receive either laser therapy or standard steroid cream. The goal was to see if the laser works as well as the cream, po…

This study tested two treatments for lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin condition causing itching and pain. 246 women received either a non-ablative CO2 laser treatment or a steroid cream (clobetasol) for three months. The goal was to see which works better at reducing symptoms lik…

This study looked at how well a new, quick finger-prick test (LumiraDx CRP) measures CRP levels compared to a standard lab test. CRP is a marker of infection, inflammation, or tissue injury. 79 adults with symptoms of these conditions took part. The goal was to see if the new tes…

This early study tested a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FDS in 16 people with suspected bacterial or fungal infections. The tracer is designed to light up infection sites on PET/CT scans, helping doctors see exactly where an infection is. The goal was to check how the tracer …

This study tested two ways to inject a cortisone medicine (triamcinolone acetonide) to treat genital lichen sclerosus, a skin condition causing itching, pain, and discomfort in women. Twenty women who did not improve with standard creams received injections either by a traditiona…

This study tested a cream called MC2-25 to see if it can safely reduce itching in women with vulvar lichen sclerosus, a skin condition that causes discomfort. 33 women used either the active cream or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal was to measure how much the worst itching …

This completed study looked at how the social networks of caregivers affect their stress and health when caring for someone with an inherited disease. Researchers surveyed over 680 participants, including family members and formal caregivers, to understand caregiving burden and s…

This study tested an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to help primary care doctors decide whether a patient with a skin condition really needs to see a dermatologist. Researchers enrolled 200 adults with skin problems and had their doctors take photos of the affected ar…