Treatment of Melasma With Jessner's Solution vs. Trichloroacetic Acid
Phase 4
Completed
- Conditions
- Melasma
- Interventions
- Procedure: Jessner's solution chemical peelProcedure: Trichloroacetic acid chemical peel
- Registration Number
- NCT00166192
- Lead Sponsor
- Emory University
- Brief Summary
Melasma is an acquired discoloration of the skin characterized by brown patches. Chemical peels using agents such as Jessner's solution and trichloroacetic acid (TCA) are commonly used to treat melasma. A chemical peel involves applying the peeling agent to the skin for a short period. The skin will peel similar to a sunburn, and moisturizers are applied to the skin. Although both agents are well-accepted, there have been no good comparisons of the two agents. The purpose of this study is determine if there is a difference in the effectiveness of these two agents.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 19
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults > 18 years old
- Clinical diagnosis of melasma
- Mental capacity to give informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnancy
- H/o allergy to Jessner's solution, tricholoracetetic acid, tretinoin, or hydroquinone
- Active dermatitis
- Presence of cutaneous infection
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Chemical Peel Jessner's solution chemical peel Split face treatment paradigm Chemical Peel Trichloroacetic acid chemical peel Split face treatment paradigm
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Clinical efficacy by clinician's evaluation 3 months Hyperpigmenation Global Score
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Efficacy by subject's evaluation 3 months Hyperpigmentation Global Score
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Emory University Dermatology Clinic
🇺🇸Atlanta, Georgia, United States