Efficacy and Tolerability of a Hybrid Fractional Laser for the Treatment of Acne Scars in Patients With Skin of Color
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Summary
The investigators aim to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of a hybrid non-ablative/ablative laser for acne scarring in skin of color.
Description
Acne is chronic inflammatory condition involving the pilosebaceous unit. One of the most common complications of acne is scarring, which occurs as a result of dermal damage during the healing process of active acne. Studies have shown that acne scarring can have a negative impact on an individual's quality of life and has been described as a risk factor for multiple psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, suicide, and poor self-esteem. Unfortunately, treatment of acne scarring, particularly those of the atrophic subtype, prove difficult to treat. A 2016 Cochrane review failed to…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy males and females, ≥ 18 years of age at time of informed consent, seeking treatment for acne scarring * Subject must voluntarily sign and date an IRB approved informed consent form * Subjects with diagnosis of acne scarring recorded over the past 6 months * Able to read, understand and voluntarily provide written informed consent. * Subject is determined to be healthy, non-smoker * Subjects able and willing to comply with the treatment protocol and follow-up schedule and requirements. * Understands and accepts the obligation not to undergo any other procedures in…
Interventions
- DeviceSciton Halo
Laser treatment
Location
- 555 Taxter RoadElmsford, New York