Health Condition 1: null- Melasma
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Q-switched Nd:YAG laser: Group B will have 4 sessions of low fluence (1064nm) Q-switched Nd:YAG laser also done at 2 weekly intervals for a period of 8 weeks
Intervention2: Glycolic
Sponsors
Dr NINON PATRAO
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Patients 18 yrs of age and above and of either sex • Patients who have received any topical treatment, however after a wash out period of 2 weeks
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Patients less than 18 yrs • Patients who have received prior treatment in the form of lasers or chemical peels • Patients on oral contraceptives,pregnant and lactating women • Patients with endocrinological or systemic illness or hypersensitivity to chemical peel • Patients not willing for the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| â?¢ To explore the effectiveness and safety of glycolic acid peel (35%-50%) and low fluence (1064nm) Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser in melasma â?¢ To compare the efficacy of the two modalities Timepoint: 2 weeks,4 weeks,6 weeks and 8 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| â?¢ To compare the efficacy of the two modalitiesTimepoint: 2 weeks,4 weeks,6 weeks and 8 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr JACINTHA MARTIS
Father Muller Medical College
Outcome results
None listed