Health Condition 1: L819- Disorder of pigmentation, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: TCA 15% PEEL: With patient in supine position at 45 degree angle, a headband or a surgical cap to pull back the hair and a hand towel or apron to avoid spillage over the clothes is used
Sponsors
saveetha hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients more than 18 years of age consenting to be a part of the study 2. Patients with- Melasma Seborrheic melanosis Frictional melanosis Pigmented allergic contact dermatitis Phototanning Freckles Acanthosis nigricans Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation 3. Patients who have not received any medical treatment for the above mentioned conditions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients not willing to be a part of the study 2. Patients less than 18 years of age 3. Pregnancy 4. Lactation 5. Patients taking oral contraceptive pills/isotretinoin 6. Patients with a history of Herpes 7. Patients with history of keloids/hypertrophic scars 8. Patients with concomitant systemic/skin disease 9. Patients not consenting for therapy 10. Patients diagnosed with conditions other than acquired non nevoid facial melanosis 11. Patients who have taken treatment previously 12. Patients with unrealistic expectations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in facial pigmentationTimepoint: at week 2,4,6,8 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of skin texture Timepoint: at 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactGuntamukkala Geeta Sai
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed