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The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of PDL and the 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of facial redness.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAG laser | Experimental |
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| Pulse Dye Laer | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse Dye Laser/YAG laser | Procedure | This study involves treatments with two types of lasers, Pulsed dye lasers (PDL) and the 1064 nm Nd: YAG. Both lasers are FDA approved to treat vascularities in the skin. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Rating on global improvement scale | Non-treating dermatologists will rate each side of the face using a global improvement scale to evaluate the effectiveness of the two treatments. | four months |
| Spectrophotometer measurement | Spectrophotometer measurement as the percent resolution on each follow up visit compared to baseline visit | four months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Patient satisfaction | Patients will record satisfaction on the questionnaires provided | four months |
| Recorded discomfort | Subjects will record discomfort using a 10-point scale |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Murad Alam, MD | Northwestern University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | Chicago | Illinois | 60611 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D012393 | Rosacea |
| ID | Term |
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| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
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| four months |
| Adverse events | Any adverse events will be recorded | four months |