Letters to the Editor
Vol. 17 No. 4 (2025)
Cutting-edge insights: line-field confocal optical coherence tomography and 5% cyclosporine for early lichen sclerosus treatment
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Received: 2 February 2025
Accepted: 15 March 2025
Accepted: 15 March 2025
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Dear Editor,
Atrophic lichen sclerosus (ALS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis with significant morbidity, primarily affecting the genital area. The disease is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed, resulting in delayed treatment and progression to atrophic stages and permanent scars. While corticosteroids remain the first-line treatment, their long-term use may lead to adverse effects such as skin atrophy, prompting the need for alternative therapies. [...]
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Giorgio CM, Tancredi V, Licata G, Moscarella E, Argenziano G, Fulgione E, et al. Cutting-edge insights: line-field confocal optical coherence tomography and 5% cyclosporine for early lichen sclerosus treatment. Dermatol Reports [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 18 [cited 2026 May 4];17(4). Available from: https://journals.pagepress.net/dr/article/view/10279
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