Long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd-YAG Laser Versus TCA 20% in Treatment of Keratosis Pilaris

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2021-08-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common disorder of keratinization. There are different treatment modalities for KP with variable results. Nd:YAG laser and chemical peels are among these treatment modalities, however, there is no enough evidence in the literature regarding their efficacy. The aim of this study is to assess and compare the efficacy of long pulsed Nd:YAG laser and trichloreacetic acid 20% in treatment of keratosis pilaris.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients above 18 years with KP.

• Patients with KP affecting back of the trunk, arms, thighs, forearms, legs and buttocks.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or lactating females.

• Patients who had performed any laser treatment for KP within 6 months prior to the study.

• Patients with history of oral retinoids within 3 months prior to the study.

• Patients with history of hypertrophic scars or keloids.

• Patients who used any topical treatment one month prior to the session.

• Patients with acne affecting the same sites of keratosis pilaris.

• Patients with active skin diseases affecting the area involved with KP e.g. folliculitis and eczema.