Device-based physical therapies in chronic pruritus: a narrative review

J Zhu, X Zhao, AA Navarini, SM Mueller - Journal of the American Academy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chronic pruritus is a highly prevalent disease associated with high psychosocial and
economic burdens. In addition to pharmacological treatments, device-based physical …

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: Navigating Sex Hormone Dynamics and Pioneering Personalized Treatment Paradigm

A Popa, MC Dumitrascu, A Petca, RC Petca… - Journal of Personalized …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a frequently overlooked inflammatory disorder affecting the
skin and mucous membranes of the vulva. With a propensity for atrophy, severe scarring …

Nd: YAG/Er: YAG dual laser compared with topical steroid to treat vulvar lichen sclerosus: A randomised controlled trial

I Zivanovic, M Gamper, D Fesslmeier… - … Journal of Obstetrics …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel non‐ablative Nd: YAG/Er: YAG dual
laser treatment for vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS) in comparison with the recommended first …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy in Improving Symptoms and Quality of Life in Women with Refractory Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Prospective …

A Gil-Villalba, Á Ayén-Rodríguez, MJ Naranjo-Díaz… - Life, 2024 - mdpi.com
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory condition predominantly affecting the
anogenital region of postmenopausal women. It is associated with considerable aesthetic …

A randomized controlled trial to evaluate a novel dual laser therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus: exploratory study assessing the impact of menopausal status

I Zivanovic, M Gamper, D Fesslmeier… - Menopause, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Objective A randomized controlled trial showed that Neodymium: YAG/Erbium: YAG laser
therapy was safe and significantly improved clinical outcomes and subjective symptoms of …

Patient satisfaction and sexual issues in vulvar lichen sclerosus treatment: a monocentric certified dysplasia unit survey analysis

P Meyer-Wilmes, J Wittenborn, T Kupec… - Archives of Gynecology …, 2024 - Springer
Objective Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is an underestimated chronic disease. It can cause
significant symptom burden and sexual dysfunction. This study aimed to evaluate patient …

[HTML][HTML] Treatment Modalities for Genital Lichen Sclerosus: A Systematic Review

S Conte, S Daraj Mohamed, M Shergill, A Yacovelli… - Dermato, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic, inflammatory dermatosis that affects both
genital and extragenital sites. It is often difficult to treat and may lead to a variety of …

Lasers in gynecology

CB Iglesia, JE Choi, Y Tadir - Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2022 - journals.lww.com
The first published reports on the use of laser for cervical pathology date back to 1973.
Technical advancements in flexible and rigid laser fibers revolutionized video laser …

Why urogynaecology???

A Kuhn - International urogynecology journal, 2023 - Springer
The Annual IUGA Meeting—this year in The Hague!—has just happened, and we may say
that it has been a most successful meeting. After pandemic-associated restrictions social …

Blue diode laser as supportive therapy for the management of vulvar lichen sclerosus

S Bergamo, M Gobbo, S Chimenton… - Dermatology …, 2025 - pagepress.org
Vulvar lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by the thinning
and atrophy of the skin and mucosa surrounding the vulva and anus. This study evaluates …