NdYag Laser for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Summary

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is a long standing hair follicle disease with bumps and scars on the skin of the back of the head and neck. The purpose of this new study is to determine how well a hair removal laser (NdYag Laser) works in treating AKN.

Timeline

Start

2008-09

Primary completion

2009-09

Completion

2013-12

Publications

• Background Battle EF Jr, Hobbs LM. Laser-assisted hair removal for darker skin types. Dermatol Ther. 2004;17(2):177-83. doi: 10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04018.x.
• Background Shah GK. Efficacy of diode laser for treating acne keloidalis nuchae. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2005 Jan-Feb;71(1):31-4. doi: 10.4103/0378-6323.13783.

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