Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (Razor Bumps Behind the Neck) Using UV Light Therapy
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
- Interventions
- Radiation: Targeted UV-B
- Registration Number
- NCT01328080
- Lead Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
- Brief Summary
This study is being done to evaluate the effect of targeted UV-B (a component of sunlight) on the treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN, or razor bumps on the back of the neck). The investigators believe targeted UV-B is a safe and effective way to reduce the appearance of AKN.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 11
Inclusion Criteria
- age 18 or over
- male gender
- African-American or other black ethnicity
- current diagnosis of acne keloidalis nuchae (razor bumps on back of neck)
Exclusion Criteria
- allergy to lidocaine or numbing medicine
- history of increased sensitivity to sunlight, lupus, or porphyria
- current use of a drug that increases sensitivity to sunlight
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Targeted UV-B (Right) Targeted UV-B Targeted UV-B on right side of the scalp. Targeted UV-B (Left) Targeted UV-B Targeted UV-B on left side of the scalp.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percentage Change in Total AKN Lesions From Baseline to Week 16. Baseline to Week 16 To determine if treatment of AKN with targeted ultraviolet B radiation will improve the clinical appearance of lesions.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Johns Hopkins Dept. of Dermatology
🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States