New laser therapy tested as alternative to steroids for painful skin condition

NCT ID NCT03926299

Summary

This study tested whether a new dual laser treatment could manage vulvar lichen sclerosus as effectively as the standard steroid cream. It involved 66 women with this chronic skin condition, which causes significant pain, itching, and discomfort. Researchers directly compared the laser therapy's ability to reduce symptoms and improve skin appearance against the results from the steroid treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld

    Frauenfeld, Thurgau, 8501, Switzerland

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