NdYag Laser for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, NdYag Laser, AKN, Acne Keloidalis, AK, Dermatitis Papillaris Capillitii, Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae, Sycosis Nuchae, Acne Keloid, Keloidal Folliculitis, Lichen Keloidalis Nuchae, Folliculitis Nuchae Scleroticans, Sycosis Framboesiformis

In brief

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is a long standing hair follicle disease with bumps and scars on the skin of the back of the head and neck. The purpose of this new study is to determine how well a hair removal laser (NdYag Laser) works in treating AKN.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00757315

Run by

Henry Ford Health System

People needed

20

Starts

2008-09-01

Expected to finish

2013-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-03-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• For inclusion, the subject must:
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be otherwise healthy
• Have a diagnosis of AKN with at least 10 papules/pustules and/or a non-keloidal plaque > 7 cm2 in area.

You may not qualify if…

• Subject must not:
• Have AKN with a keloidal plaque >3 cm in length
• Be using any other medications or undergoing any other procedures for the treatment of AKN
• Have used any topical medications or undergone any procedures for the treatments of AKN within two weeks of study enrollment
• Have used any oral medications for AKN within 4 weeks of study enrollment:
• Have serious, uncontrolled medical conditions
• Be pregnant at any time during the study.

Where it is running

• Henry Ford Medical Center, New Center One — Detroit, Michigan, United States

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