Itching, pain with sex, or pain with urination that keeps getting treated as a “UTI” or “yeast infection”? It could be lichen sclerosus, and it’s massively underdiagnosed.

In this episode, double board-certified laser surgeon Dr. Kat Kesty explains lichen sclerosus (also searched as “lichen sclerosis”), why it’s so often misdiagnosed, and how fractionated laser treatment fits alongside topical steroids.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- What lichen sclerosus is and the symptoms to watch for

- Why it’s misdiagnosed as chronic UTIs, yeast infections, STIs, or contact dermatitis

- Why diagnosis matters: quality of life and a higher squamous cell carcinoma risk if untreated

- First-line options: laser, topical steroids, or both together

- How fractionated CO2 and erbium lasers regenerate healthy collagen in scarred (sclerotic) skin

- What the procedure feels like, the numbing process, and the 5 to 7 day aftercare

- A typical treatment schedule: monthly sessions for 3 to 4 months, then maintenance every 6 to 12 months

- What the newest study found when comparing laser to steroids

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Does a picosecond laser actually work for melasma? Double Board-Certified Dermatologists Dr. Kat Kesty and Dr. Chelsea Kesty of St. Petersburg Skin & Laser explain what works, what to avoid, and what maintenance really looks like.

In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, they break down everything you need to know about treating melasma with lasers, safely and effectively.

You’ll learn:

- What causes melasma, and why a proper diagnosis matters

- The topical foundation of every melasma plan

- How a picosecond laser works and why there’s little to no downtime

- Which lasers pair well together, and why to avoid IPL and BBL

- Whether a picosecond laser cures melasma, and what maintenance looks like

Melasma can be managed, and lasers can be a safe, effective part of the plan when the right laser and settings are used for the right patient.

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Pearly penile papules (PPP) are small bumps on the corona of the penis that are commonly mistaken for genital warts. Are they harmless? Are they an STI? And do they ever need treatment?

In this episode, double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained laser surgeon Dr. Kat Kesty breaks down what pearly penile papules really are, how they differ from other bumps in the area, and what your options are if you want them gone.

In this episode:

- Why so many men worry about these bumps (and what’s actually going on)

- How to know if it’s PPP or something else

- What laser removal looks like, from start to finish

- Risks and recovery: what to expect

Think you have pearly penile papules or genital warts? Start with an exam from a board-certified dermatologist or urologist for an accurate diagnosis.

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