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Efficacy of ablative laser therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Lasers Med SciNov 6, 2026Open access

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed randomized trials of fractional ablative laser therapy in adult women with confirmed vulvar lichen sclerosus.

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Vulvar lichen sclerosus can involve both symptom burden and visible disease severity, so treatments need evidence of benefit across these outcomes.

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Clinical effectiveness and safety of bacterial cellulose dressings in the management of skin wounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy and safety of bacterial cellulose dressings compared with conventional treatments for skin wounds.

J Wound CareNov 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

Heterogeneity in Depression and Suicidality Risk Among Vitiligo Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Adolescent Complexity and Subgroup Stratification.

This meta-analysis assessed depression and suicidality in people with vitiligo, drawing on 73 studies identified through searches of four databases. The pooled prevalence of depression was 0.37 (95% CI, 0.30-0.45).

Stress HealthOct 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

Five-year outcomes of the STOP-AD randomised controlled trial: Long-term effects of early emollient therapy in high-risk infants.

This blinded, single-centre, randomised controlled trial follow-up assessed whether brief neonatal emollient use was associated with lasting effects on atopic dermatitis (AD) in term infants at high risk of AD.

Pediatr Allergy ImmunolNov 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

A Moisturizer With Centella asiatica and Mandelic Acid Reduces Bruising and Speeds Recovery in Mature Skin.

This 12-week multicenter, randomized, blinded, in-use study evaluated a moisturizer containing Centella asiatica and mandelic acid in men and women aged 40 to 60 years with fragile, bruise-prone skin.

J Drugs DermatolNov 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

The characteristics of men who have sex with men presenting with oral syphilis: a systematic review.

This systematic review described demographic, behavioural, co-infection and clinical features of men who have sex with men (MSM) presenting with oral syphilis.

Sex HealthNov 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious DiseasesOpen access

Addition of probenecid to beta-lactam antibiotics in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections: a systematic review.

This systematic review assessed the effectiveness and safety of adding probenecid to beta-lactam antibiotics for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs).

J Antimicrob ChemotherNov 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of a Supplement and Serum on Grey Hair.

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed a topical serum and oral supplement, alone and in combination, in 173 men and women aged 28–65 years with 5–25% grey hair.

J Drugs DermatolNov 1, 2026Read summary
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Clindamycin and bacterial load reduction as prophylaxis for surgical site infection after below-knee flap and graft procedures.

This randomised controlled trial evaluated clindamycin prophylaxis and preoperative chlorhexidine washing in consecutive patients undergoing below-knee flap or graft procedures.

Aust J Gen PractNov 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Low-level laser therapy in ulcerative lesions in leprosy: a systematic review.

This systematic review assessed whether low-level laser therapy (LLLT) improves healing of ulcerative lesions in people with leprosy.

J Wound CareNov 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchDermatology

Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mili-Fire Needle, and Light-Emitting Diode Phototherapy for Cystic Acne and Post-Acne Sequelae.

This single-center, parallel-group randomized clinical study compared an integrated traditional Chinese medicine regimen, mili-fire needle therapy, and red-blue LED phototherapy with isotretinoin plus the same…

J Vis ExpOct 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Between Skin and Brain: A Systematic Review of 712 Cases 1976-2025 Reveals a Highly Diverse Disease Spectrum in Chaetothyriales.

This systematic review examined the global epidemiology, causative species, clinical presentations, and outcomes of 712 reported Chaetothyriales infections from 1976 to 2025.

MycosesOct 30, 2026Read summary

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