Study summary

Pooled laser trials did not show a clear benefit

Laser trials review · 3 trials, 151 people · Published November 2026, Lasers in Medical Science

What was tested

A pooled look at randomized trials of ablative laser for vulvar lichen sclerosus, against sham laser, steroid cream or a different laser schedule.

What they found

• Symptom and severity scores improved slightly but not significantly.
• Trials were small and varied.

What it means

The case for laser is not settled. Steroid ointment remains first-line.