Advances in Laser Therapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Assessment of Current Evidence.

ABSTRACT: Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, recurrent skin disease that significantly impairs patients' quality of life both physically and mentally. It often requires a complex treatment process. Laser therapy, which is highly effective and well-tolerated, is an effective alternative to pharmacological treatment. This review aimed to synthesize information on laser therapy for HS, highlighting its clinical outcomes. In the current management guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa, laser therapy is listed as one of the recommended procedural treatment options, applicable at different stages of disease severity (Hurley I-III). Methodology: This systematic review was conducted using the PubMed and Embase databases, regardless of publication year, in accordance with

SUBMITTER: Gawronski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12609277 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature