Pigmentation
Conditions
Brief summary
A total of 20 healthy subjects at a single site, aged 21-70 years old with congenital or acquired challenging/resistant, age/sun-related flat and benign hand pigmentation who wish to improve their skin appearance.
Interventions
DEVICEPiQo4 Laser System
PiQo4 Laser System for treatment of hand pigmentation
Sponsors
Focus Medical, LLC
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy Female/Male. * Age= 21-70 (Adults). * Fitzpatrick skin phototype = I-V * Congenital or acquired benign pigmentation on hands. * Presence of at least three (3) lesions with similar pigmentation intensity in the treatment area in diameters larger than 2 mm. * Able to read, understand and provide written Informed Consent. * Able and willing to comply with the treatment/follow-up schedule and requirements. * Women of child-bearing potential are required to use a reliable method of birth control (such as an intrauterine device, birth control pills, condom with spermicidal, NuvaRing, partner with vasectomy, Implanon or other FDA-approved devices, or abstinence) during the course of the study.
Exclusion criteria
* History of post inflammatory pigmentary disorders, particularly a tendency for hyper- or hypo-pigmentation. * Tanning (artificial or natural) 1 month prior first treatment and during the entire study duration including follow-up. * Excessive underlying vascular conditions (e.g. dense network of capillaries). * Pregnant, intending to become pregnant during the course of study, less than 3 months postpartum or less than 3 months after completion of breastfeeding. * Prior skin laser, light or other energy device treatment in treated area within 6 months of initial treatment or during the course of the study. * Prior ablative resurfacing procedure in treated area with laser or other devices within 12 months of initial treatment or during the course of the study. * Prior treatment with medium-depth or deeper, chemical peels or dermabrasion in treated area within 3 months of initial treatment or during the course of the study. * Any other surgery in treated area within 9 months of initial treatment or during the course of the study. * Hypersensitive to light exposure or the use of photosensitive medication for which light exposure is contraindicated. * Multiple dysplastic nevi or suspicious pigmentation in area to be treated. * Presence of underlying tattoo in the treatment area. * Significant concurrent illness (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes) or any disease state that in the opinion of the Investigator would interfere with the treatment or healing process.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hands pigmentation change assessed by investigator | 1 month follow up | Hands pigmentation change assessed by investigator at the 1 month follow up using the 5-point Pigment Improvement Score where score of between 0 and 4 will be assigned (0- No improvement in pigmentation, 1- Trace to mild improvement of some lesions, 2- Moderate response: some lesions lighter, 3- Good response: most lesions much lighter and 4- Excellent response- Most or all lesions much lighter or gone. |
Countries
United Kingdom
Contacts
Primary ContactFiras Al-Niaimi, MD
Outcome results
None listed