Laser Resurfacing Versus Dermabrasion for Scar Revision

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cicatrix, Dermabrasion, Coagulation, Laser

In brief

Dermabrasion has been the historical standard used for resurfacing scars on the skin. Recently, fractionated laser therapy has been FDA approved for scar resurfacing. This study intends to compare dermabrasion versus fractionated laser therapy for scar resurfacing.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01176448

Run by

University of Minnesota

People needed

6

Starts

2010-04-01

Expected to finish

2010-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-11-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Post-surgical or post traumatic scar on face or scalp.
• Age 18 or older
• Able to read and comprehend English
• Willing to follow treatment schedule and post treatment care requirements
• Signed the informed consent form
• Fitzpatrick skin type I-III

You may not qualify if…

• known photosensitivity
• Taken any medications known to induce photosensitivity in previous three months
• Taken Accutane within past 12 months
• Pregnant or nursing
• Currently on topical or oral antibiotics
• Immunocompromised status
• Skin type IV or greater

Where it is running

• Zel Skin and Laser — Edina, Minnesota, United States

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