Efficacy of TCA Effect on Varicella Atrophic Scars
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Atrophic Varicella Scar
- Registration Number
- NCT00422539
- Lead Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
This study aims to determine the efficacy of 70% trichloroacetic acid on atrophic scars of varicella
- Detailed Description
high concentration trichloroacetic acid peeling has been shown to be effective in treating and flattening the atrophic acne scars. According to the lack of an effective and low cost therapy for removing these relative common and nuisance lesions; We aimed to answer that whether we could achieve the same results from 70% TCA on atrophic varicella scars.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
- Atrophic varicella scar on face
Exclusion Criteria
- Active varicella infection
- Active Herpetic infection
- Previous history of keloid formation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Objective Clearance(before and after photographies were taken)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Subjective Clearance(according to the patients satisfaction) Adverse effects(assessed by clinician as erythema, pigmentary changes, scaring)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Skin Research Center, Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital, shaheed Beheshti Medical University
🇮🇷Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of