post inflammatory hyperpigmentation post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants of any sex aged 20 to 60 years. 2. Participants clinically diagnosed with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) on the face by a dermatologist, classified as moderate PIH (hyperpigmentation covering approximately 30 to 50% of the facial area). 3. Participants who have not previously received any treatment for facial PIH. 4. Participants who voluntarily consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 2. Participants with a history of collagen related disorders 3. Participants with dermatitis, open wounds, or active skin infections on the face. 4. Participants with a history of cancer, currently undergoing cancer treatment, or having skin cancer in the treatment area. 5. Participants with immunodeficiency disorders, including those with HIV infection or AIDS. 6. Participants with a history of allergy to local anesthetics. 7. Participants who have received dermal filler or botulinum toxin injections on the face within 6 months prior to enrollment. 8. Participants who smoke or have a history of heavy alcohol consumption 9. Participants who have undergone facial tightening treatments within 6 months prior to enrollment. 10. Participants with a history of hypertrophic scars, keloids, or inflammatory skin lesions in the treatment area. 11. Participants with a history of psychiatric disorders. 12. Participants with any medical condition that, in the investigators opinion, may pose a safety risk during participation. 13. Participants who do not permit photography for treatment evaluation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physician assessments 1 month after 1st treatment, 1 month after 2nd treatment and 1, 3, and 6 months after 3rd treatment Quartile scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Melanin index baseline, 1 month after 1st treatment, 1 month after 2nd treatment and 1, 3, and 6 months after 3rd treatment Mexameter,Erythema index baseline, 1 month after 1st treatment, 1 month after 2nd treatment and 1, 3, and 6 months after 3rd treatment Mexameter,Pigmentation level baseline, 1 month after 1st treatment, 1 month after 2nd treatment and 1, 3, and 6 months after 3rd treatment Antera3D,Redness baseline, 1 month after 1st treatment, 1 month after 2nd treatment and 1, 3, and 6 months after 3rd treatment Antera3D,Safety During each treatment and 1, 3, and 6 months after 3rd treatment Adverse events,Patients improvemnet 1 month after 1st treatment, 1 month after 2nd treatment and 1, 3, and 6 months after 3rd treatment Quartile scale,Pain score During each treatment Visual Analog Scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of medicine Siriraj hospital, Mahidol university