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Effects of RF Microneedle on Photoaging Skin

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pigmentation
Pigmentation Disorder
Interventions
Device: RF Microneedle
Drug: Combination cream
Registration Number
NCT05710068
Lead Sponsor
Ajou University School of Medicine
Brief Summary

Melasma relapse is almost common after discontinuation of conventional treatment. Recent studies have suggested that photoaging dermis is main pathomechanism of melasma emphasizing stromal targeting therapy. Therefore, we investigated maintenance effect of microneedle radiofrequency (RF) for melasma treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult more than 19 years old
  • Melasma clinically diagnosed by three dermatologists
Exclusion Criteria
  • Aesthetic medical procedures in three months prior to the study
  • Use of topical depigmenting agents in three months prior to the study
  • Pregnant or lactating

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Conventional therapy with RF microneedleRF MicroneedleHalf face Oral tranexamic acid combined with triple combination cream with RF microneedle
Conventional therapy with RF microneedleCombination creamHalf face Oral tranexamic acid combined with triple combination cream with RF microneedle
Conventional therapyCombination creamHalf face Oral tranexamic acid combined with triple combination cream
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of lightness valueEvery 1 month up to 8 months

Change of lightness value by a chromometer

Change of modified melasma area severity index scoreEvery 1 month up to 8 months

Change of modified melasma area severity index score

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ajou University Hospital

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Suwon, Korea, Republic of

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