Treatment of Surgical Scars Using the Pulsed Dye Laser
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cosmetic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 10/21/2012 |
| Start Date: | September 2009 |
| Contact: | Julie A Gladsjo, MD PhD |
| Email: | jgladsjo@ucsd.edu |
| Phone: | 858-657-8322 |
Treatment of Surgical Scars With the 595nm Pulsed Dye Laser Using Purpuric and Nonpurpuric Parameters: A Comparative Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of fresh surgical scars with a
pulsed dye laser using purpura-inducing settings will improve clinical appearance better
than one using non-purpura-inducing settings or no treatment.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients requiring Mohs micrographic surgery or excisions for skin cancer or atypical
nevi, with an expected post-excision scar of 4.5cm in length or more.
- Willing to participate.
- Able to give informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Location of excision or Mohs surgery on the genitals, hands, or feet.
- Fitzpatrick skin type V or VI.
- Prior history of known light sensitivity.
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