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Monopolar Radiofrequency Versus Pulsed Dye Laser for Treatment of Acne Scars

NCT04461366 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2020-07-09

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Summary

Background: The acne scar is a common disorder characterized by skin eruption or abnormalities on face, chest, and/or back in the adolescence which affect the cosmetic appearance.

Purpose: The main aim of this study was to investigate whether monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) or pulsed dye laser (PDL) is more effective in the cases suffering from acne scars in the form of reducing acne scars and improving the cosmetic appearance.

Conditions

  • Acne Atrophica

Interventions

DEVICE

Monopolar radiofrequency

The RF electrode was moved randomly for 30 seconds over each scar. The total duration of the treatment session is only 5 minutes for each cheek. It takes 15 minutes if the forehead and 2 cheeks are affected.

DEVICE

Pulsed dye laser

PDL was applied for the affected areas with no pre-treatment regimens or topical anaesthetics. There was no requirement for skin cooling.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nesma M Allam, PhD · lecturer at faculty of physical therapy

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
23 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-01-15
Primary Completion
2019-12-30
Completion
2020-07-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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