NdYag Laser for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Prospective, Controlled Study of the Efficacy of NdYag for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is a long standing hair follicle disease with bumps and scars on the skin of the back of the head and neck. The purpose of this new study is to determine how well a hair removal laser (NdYag Laser) works in treating AKN.

Inclusion Criteria:

• For inclusion, the subject must:

  1. Be at least 18 years old
  2. Be otherwise healthy
  3. Have a diagnosis of AKN with at least 10 papules/pustules and/or a non-keloidal plaque > 7 cm2 in area.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject must not:

  1. Have AKN with a keloidal plaque >3 cm in length
  2. Be using any other medications or undergoing any other procedures for the treatment of AKN
  3. Have used any topical medications or undergone any procedures for the treatments of AKN within two weeks of study enrollment
  4. Have used any oral medications for AKN within 4 weeks of study enrollment:
  5. Have serious, uncontrolled medical conditions
  6. Be pregnant at any time during the study.