SynthesisLasers in medical science2025
Systematic review of laser and Light-Based procedural treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa.
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1 citing paper in PubMed.
- Comparative Effectiveness of Fractional COClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin disease involving the follicular epithelium that significantly impairs quality of life. Treatment varies by stage and includes antibiotics, immunosuppressants, biologics, and surgery for severe tissue damage. Laser therapies like CO2, Nd:YAG and IPL offer non-invasive options. Objective This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of procedural treatment, including IPL, CO2, and Nd: YAG, in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa. Methods preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. Studies published from 2010 to 2025 were searched in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases using predefined terms. Inclusion criteria comprised English-language studies investigating laser therapies, including IPL, CO2, and Nd: YAG lasers, for hidradenitis suppurativa in comparative and randomized controlled trials. Data extraction covered study characteristics, patient demographics, laser parameters, and treatment outcomes. Quality assessment was performed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias (ROB 2) tool. Results Out of 2,833 initially retrieved records, 8 studies involving a total of 181 patients met the inclusion criteria. The studies investigated multiple laser-based interventions: 2 focused on Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), including one study using IPL alone and another combining IPL with Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL); 2 studies examined LAight
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