Side Effects of Q-Switched Ruby Laser for the Treatment of Lentigines in Light and Dark Skin Types
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Solar Lentigines
- Registration Number
- NCT00386204
- Lead Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is a comparison of efficacy and side effects of Q-switched Ruby laser treatment for solar lentigines in two different skin types II and IV.
- Detailed Description
It has been widely accepted that dark colored individuals are prone to develop laser induced side effects especially post inflammatory hyperpigmentation(PIH) and it could be a limiting issue in selecting dark colored individuals.
We designed this study to evaluate the difference of efficacy and side effects in light and dark skinned individuals.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 90
Inclusion Criteria
- Solar Lentigines
- Fitzpatrick skin type II and IV
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnancy
- Age above 80
- Photosensitivity
- Concern for malignancy
- Active Infection
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Clinical Clearance Side Effects
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Skin Research Center, Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital, Shaheed Beheshti Medical University
🇮🇷Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of