Clinical Trial: Side Effects of Q-Switched Ruby Laser for the Treatment of Lentigines in Light and Dark Skin Types
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Efficacy and Side Effects of Q-Switched Ruby Laser Treatment of Solar Lentigines in Two Different Fitzpatrick Skin Types II and IV
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 Summary:
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.
Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Current Primary Outcome:
- Clinical Clearance
- Side Effects
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Information By: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Dates:
Date Received: October 10, 2006
Date Started: November 2005
Date Completion: September 2006
Last Updated: June 2, 2008
Last Verified: June 2008
