Efficacy of 1064‐nm Picosecond Laser in the Treatment of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus: A Split‐Face Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Points

• To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the 1064-nm picosecond laser in treating lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP).
• Conducted a split-face randomized controlled trial
• Compared treatment with 1064-nm picosecond laser against no treatment
• Assessed LPP clinical outcomes post-treatment.
• Limited effectiveness of the picosecond laser observed in improving LPP outcomes
• Recommendations for larger studies with sham controls
• Need for optimization of treatment parameters and sessions.

Abstract