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A study to compare the effectiveness of a chemical peel versus skin-rejuvenating injections in improving dark circles under the eyes

Comparison of a combination peel versus intradermal polydeoxyribonucleotide for the treatment of periorbital melanosis: a pilot study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/096665
Enrollment
10
Registered
2025-10-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L814- Other melanin hyperpigmentation

Interventions

Intervention1: Combination Peel: The participants of Group- CP will be treated with a combination peel, consisting of glycolic acid (33%), kojic acid (7%), lactic acid (6%), citric acid (5%), and sali

Sponsors

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with a clinical diagnosis of POM aged 18 to 50 years who had not taken any treatment for the same in the past 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Allergy/hypersensitivity to any of the components of the combination peel or PDRN 2.Pregnant and lactating women 3.Active skin infections at the site of treatment 4.Patients with unrealistic expectations 5.Botox injection or any other procedures at the treatment site in the past 6 months 6.Systemic diseases and immunosuppression

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in periorbital pigmentation assessed by the Periorbital Hyperpigmentation Grading Scale (Sheth et al.) from baseline to 4 weeks after the final treatment session (Week 16).Timepoint: After 16 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in melanin and erythema index measured using the Dermacatch Pigment and Erythema Analyzer, dermoscopic improvement in pigmentary and vascular components assessed with the FotoFinder Video Dermoscope, photographic improvement evaluated by a blinded dermatologist using the Physician Global Assessment (PGA) scale, patient satisfaction measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS; 0–10), and documentation of adverse events in terms of type, frequency, and severity, all assessed from baseline to 4 weeks after the final treatment session.Timepoint: After 16 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Chaithra Shenoy

CUTIS Academy of Cutaneous Sciences

chaithrashenoy@gmail.com9739247155

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026