Study of the Efficacy of 532nm Laser and 1064 nm Laser in the Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematous Versus Topical Corticosteroids Alone

A Comparative Study of the Efficacy of 532nm Laser and 1064 nm Laser in the Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematous Versus Topical Corticosteroids Alone

This study aims to compare the efficacy of 532nm Potassium Titanyl Phosphate (KTP) laser and 1064 nm Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser as adjuncts to topical corticosteroids in the treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus versus topical corticosteroids alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female adult 18 years of age or older
• Ability to rate level of pain
• Ability to rate visual satisfaction
• At least 2 active lesions of CLE

Exclusion Criteria:

• New or change in systemic medication for cutaneous lupus in past 6 months
• Allergy to triamcinolone or betamethasone dipropionate cream
• Pregnancy
• Currently a prisoner
• Unable to read and speak English since consent will only be available in English