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The Efficacy of Laser Assisted Hair Removal in the Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae; a Pilot Study

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Rania Abdel hay, Cairo University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01548898
First received: February 29, 2012
Last updated: March 6, 2012
Last verified: March 2012
History of Changes
  Purpose

Laser causes elimination and miniaturization of hair shafts that are the principal contributor to inflammation in Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN).


Condition Intervention Phase
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
 Device: Nd-YAG laser
 Phase 4

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Acne
U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Cairo University:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Global response to treatment [ Time Frame: 6 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Patient satisfaction [ Time Frame: 6 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Enrollment: 16
Study Start Date: January 2008
Study Completion Date: May 2010
Primary Completion Date: May 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Intervention Details:
    Device: Nd-YAG laser
    All patients received 5 sessions (4 weeks apart) of long pulsed nd-YAG laser assisted hair removal on the affected area, emitting 1064 nm, with a fluence of 35-45 J/cm2 and pulse duration 10-30 msec adjusted to skin type and hair thickness. Laser was applied to all papules and plaques.
  Eligibility

Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients suffering from AKN
  Contacts and Locations
No Contacts or Locations Provided
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Rania Abdel hay, lecturer of Dermatology, Cairo University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01548898     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: Nd-YAG laser in AKN
Study First Received: February 29, 2012
Last Updated: March 6, 2012
Health Authority: Egypt: Cairo University

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Acne Vulgaris
Acne Keloid
Acneiform Eruptions
Skin Diseases
Facial Dermatoses
Sebaceous Gland Diseases
 Keloid
Collagen Diseases
Connective Tissue Diseases
Folliculitis
Hair Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 22, 2013