Epidermal Pigmented Lesions, Skin Toning
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess treatment for facial skin toning and removal of epidermal pigmented lesions for Asian patients using the 755nm Alexandrite laser
Interventions
DEVICE755nm Alexandrite Laser
755nm Alexandrite laser for treatment of epidermal pigmented lesions and skin toning in Asian skin types
Sponsors
Cynosure, Inc.
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants are put into two groups (Pigmented Lesions/Skin Toning) to test prototype design and operating specifications. It is not a full clinical trial.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Is a healthy male or female between 18 and 85 years old 2. Has unwanted facial epidermal pigmented lesions or desires facial skin toning and wishes to undergo laser treatments. 3. Is willing to consent to participate in the study. 4. Is willing to comply with all requirements of the study including being photographed, following post treatment care and attending all treatment and follow up visits. 5. Has Fitzpatrick skin types III to IV.
Exclusion criteria
1. The subject is female and pregnant, has been pregnant within the last 3 months, is currently breast feeding or planning a pregnancy during the study period. 2. The subject is hypersensitive to light exposure OR takes photo sensitized medication. 3. The subject has active or localized systemic infections 4. The subject has a coagulation disorder, or is currently using anti-coagulation medication (including but not limited to heavy aspirin therapy {greater than 81 mg per day}). 5. The subject has any condition which, in the investigator's opinion, would make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this research study. 6. The subject is currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device trial, or has received an investigational drug or been treated with an investigational device within 3 months prior to entering this study. 7. The subject has used Accutane within 6 months prior to enrollment. 8. The subject has the need to be exposed to artificial tanning devices or excessive sunlight during the trial. 9. The subject has had prior treatment with parenteral gold therapy (gold sodium thiomalate). 10. The subject has a history of keloids or hypertrophic scarring. 11. The subject has evidence of compromised wound healing. 12. The subject has a history of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma 13. The subject has a history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including HIV infection or AIDS) or use of immunosuppressive medications. 14. Allergic to topical lidocaine or topical steroids
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Photographic Evaluation | up to 4 months post last treatment | 2D Photography to assess progress pre and post treatment |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed