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N/A N=11 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (Razor Bumps Behind the Neck) Using UV Light Therapy

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

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

OutcomeResultp-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
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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.

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