CompletedNot Applicable

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

United States11 participantsStarted 2011-02

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexMALE

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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

What they're measuring

Percentage Change in Total AKN Lesions From Baseline to Week 16.

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01328080

SponsorJohns Hopkins University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-08

Results submitted2014-04-21

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