Evidence map›Paper›PMID 41379329›Full record

SynthesisLasers in medical science2025

Thulium laser (1927 nm) for dermatological conditions: a systematic review.

Debora Aparecida Oliveira Modena, Aline Pedro Melo Yamamoto, Thaís Bruna Ferreira da Silva, Elaine Caldeira Oliveira Guirro

Abstract readSystematic Review
PubMed Publisher
In one paragraph

Synthesis in Lasers in medical science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
1citing papers in PubMed
–field-weighted citation impact
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Observational
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Debora Aparecida Oliveira ModenaDepartment of Health Sciences, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. de_modena@yahoo.com.br.
Aline Pedro Melo YamamotoProgram in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Nove de Julho University - UNINOVE, São Paulo, Brazil.
Thaís Bruna Ferreira da SilvaUnited Metropolitan Colleges, São Paulo, Brazil.
Elaine Caldeira Oliveira GuirroDepartment of Health Sciences, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The 1927 nm Thulium laser has emerged as a promising tool for the treatment of dermatological conditions. This systematic review aimed to analyze the efficacy and applicability of this technology. A total of 17 studies were included, involving 448 participants with various dermatological disorders. The results indicated that the 1927 nm laser promoted improvements in skin texture, pigmentation reduction, and scar appearance, with an acceptable of safety profile. On average, treatment protocols included three sessions at monthly intervals and a follow-up of 120 days. Adverse events were mild and transient, although relapses were observed in cases of melasma. There was considerable variability in treatment parameters across studies, and most of them presented a moderate to high risk of bias. Therefore, future research is needed to standardize clinical protocols and confirm long-term effects. Nevertheless, the 1927 nm laser stands out as a valuable dermatological therapeutic resource with the potential to enhance clinical outcomes.

Indexed as

Lasers, Solid-StateLow-Level Light TherapySkin DiseasesThuliumHumansThulium1927nm thulium laserAcne scarsDermatological conditionsLaser therapyMelasma treatmentPigmentation disordersSkin rejuvenationSystematic review

Identifiers

PMID41379329

What OpenQuestion holds

Textmetadata
Read underepoch 390

Registered trials

None linked

Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.