Health Condition 1: L989- Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: fractional CO2 Laser in treatment of stretch marks: abdomen is divided into two halfs , where the area to be treated with fractional co2 laser wll be selected by chit method.Total 3 ses
Sponsors
Christian Medical College vellore District Tamil Nadu State India pincode
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: aged above 18 years and above and willing for participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant or lactating women. Patients with severe cardiac, brain, liver or kidney failure, Malnutrition. Patients who have been treated in the previous 6 months with lasers or chemical peels. Patients with active infection. History of keloid formation. Patients with autoimmune diseases, Cushing s syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome. History of systemic steroid treatment, systemic retinoid therapy. Unable to visit for regular treatment sessions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of pictures for changes in the appearance and also width by dermoscopy assessment at 0 and 16 week . Timepoint: Assessments will be done by comparing at 0 week and at the end of 16 week of the study | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change in appearance of stretch marksTimepoint: at baseline after 4 weeks at 8 weeks & final assessment is at 16 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr VEENA V T
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE, TAMIL NADU
Outcome results
None listed