comparison between the efficacy of carboxytherapy vs microderm abrasion in treatment of striae alba

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: striae alba.; Striae atrophicae

• Registration Number: IRCT20180621040173N1
• Lead Sponsor: Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 14 January 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

All Women 18 to 45 years who have striae alba

Exclusion Criteria

the previous history of keloids
pregnancy
lactation
if there is a skin infection at the site
recent taking oral steroid , oral retinoid, immunosuppressive drugs
at the same time there is a systemic disease
treatment of striae in the last 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Recovery percentage of striae alba. Timepoint: before treatment and a month after last treatment. Method of measurement: observation and ruler which is measured by the quartile grading system.;Side effects include erythema , bruising , pigmentation. Timepoint: two weeks after each procedure. Method of measurement: observation.;Skin biopsy changes as increase elastic fibers in dermis. Timepoint: one month after the last treatment. Method of measurement: ellastin staining.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient satisfaction. Timepoint: before treatment and a month after last treatment. Method of measurement: patient observation and questionnaire.