Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus in a surgical scar treated with fractional laser

Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LSA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause that typically affects the genital area (1). It has been reported in post-traumatic areas as a result of Koebner phenomenon. LSA responds poorly to treatment making it a therapeutic challenge (2). Laser therapy h...

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Published in:Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy 2017-04, Vol.19 (2), p.106-108
Main Authors: Mendieta-Eckert, Marta, Ocerin-Guerra, Izaskun, Landa-Gundin, Nerea
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum
Cicatrix
Erbium
Female
Humans
Laser Therapy - instrumentation
Laser Therapy - methods
Lasers, Solid-State - therapeutic use
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus - surgery
Middle Aged
Yttrium
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Summary:Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LSA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause that typically affects the genital area (1). It has been reported in post-traumatic areas as a result of Koebner phenomenon. LSA responds poorly to treatment making it a therapeutic challenge (2). Laser therapy has been described for LSA with variable results (3,4).
ISSN:1476-4172
1476-4180
DOI:10.1080/14764172.2016.1262955