Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (Razor Bumps Behind the Neck) Using UV Light Therapy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

• 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

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-02
• Study First Submitted: 2011-03-31
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-04-01
• Study First Posted: 2011-04-04
• Primary Completion: 2012-08
• Study Completion: 2012-08
• Results First Submitted: 2014-04-21
• Results First Submitted QC: 2014-05-19
• Results First Posted: 2014-06-16
• Status Verified: 2017-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 2017-03-29

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

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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Johns Hopkins Dept. of Dermatology; 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States