N/A
N=11
Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (Razor Bumps Behind the Neck) Using UV Light Therapy
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01328080 ↗Enrolled (actual)
11
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Percentage Change in Total AKN Lesions From Baseline to Week 16. — 49 percentage of lesion count reduction
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Targeted UV-B (Radiation)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- Male
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
- Primary completion
- Aug 2012
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Percentage Change in Total AKN Lesions From Baseline to Week 16. |
49 | — |
Summary
This study is being done to evaluate the effect of targeted UV-B (a component of sunlight) on the treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN, or razor bumps on the back of the neck). The investigators believe targeted UV-B is a safe and effective way to reduce the appearance of AKN.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- age 18 or over
- male gender
- African-American or other black ethnicity
- current diagnosis of acne keloidalis nuchae (razor bumps on back of neck)
Exclusion Criteria
- allergy to lidocaine or numbing medicine
- history of increased sensitivity to sunlight, lupus, or porphyria
- current use of a drug that increases sensitivity to sunlight
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01328080). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.