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Tri-split face study of skin resurfacing modalities for the treatment of melasma, comparing the medium depth trichloroacetic acid peel, CO2 laser and Qs-NdYag laser.
Melasma is an acquired chronic and relapsing hyperpigmentation disorder, with a significant negative impact on the quality of life of patients. Melasma is more common in patients with skin of color and has also been linked to chronic ultraviolet (UV) and heat exposure, family history and hormonal factors. There are several studies in the literature using various therapies for melasma, including sun protection, topical therapies, lasers and chemical peels. However, many of these studies vary greatly in their efficacies and side effect profiles, due to varying and undelineated pre and post-op procedure regimens. Side effects of post-inflammatory hyper and hypopigmentation and rebound are reported in these studies. The investigators would like to conduct a tri-split face study that compares a 22% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) deep medium peel with an ablative fractionated CO2 laser and more pigment selective Q-switched (Qs) Nd:YAG laser. To minimize possible post-procedure side effects and melasma rebound, the investigators will perform above treatments in conjunction with an optimal skincare regimen, starting 6 weeks before and continuing after the treatments. The investigators will perform the 22% TCA chemical peel, CO2 laser and Qs-Nd:YAG at 6 weeks after the start of the skincare regimen, and repeat treatments with Qs-Nd:YAG at weeks 8, 10, and 12. The investigators will assess participants using standardized photos in conjunction with UV imaging (Visia CR) at weeks 0, 6, 16, 20 and 24 (6 months), by measuring the modified melasma area and severity index (mMASI) scores and visual analog scale (VAS) scores as graded by participants as well as by blinded physicians based on photos and UV imaging.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| 22% TCA peel | Active Comparator | 22% trichloroacetic acid medium depth chemical peel applied to one of the three facial areas (based on random assignment- forehead, left cheek, right cheek) |
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| CO2 laser | Active Comparator | CO2 ablative fractional laser resurfacing applied to one of the three facial areas (based on random assignment- forehead, left cheek, right cheek) |
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| Qs-NdYAG laser | Active Comparator | Long pulsed Q-switched Nd:Yag laser will be applied to one of the three facial areas (based on random assignment- forehead, left cheek, right cheek), performed at 2-week intervals for six sessions. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| 22% TCA peel | Drug | One of the three facial areas (based on random assignment- forehead, left cheek, right cheek) will be treated with one treatment with a 22% TCA Blue Peel, to achieve a level 2 frost (medium depth peel). Each treatment will take about 20 minutes. A 22% TCA concentration will be created by combining 5.5 mL of 30% TCA (from a purchased commercial bottle) with 2mL of blue dye (commercial), immediately before application. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| modified melasma area and severity index (mMASI) score | score calculated by measuring darkness of pigment of melasma patch area | 6 months |
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| visual analog scale (VAS) assessment by physicians | CR | 6 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| participant satisfaction assessment | Participants will score their satisfaction with improvement for each modality | 6 months |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Suzan Obagi, MD | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | Principal Investigator |
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| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 25068546 | Result | Moubasher AE, Youssef EM, Abou-Taleb DA. Q-switched Nd: YAG laser versus trichloroacetic acid peeling in the treatment of melasma among Egyptian patients. Dermatol Surg. 2014 Aug;40(8):874-82. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000000065. | |
| 20514787 | Result | Trelles MA, Velez M, Gold MH. The treatment of melasma with topical creams alone, CO2 fractional ablative resurfacing alone, or a combination of the two: a comparative study. J Drugs Dermatol. 2010 Apr;9(4):315-22. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D008548 | Melanosis |
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| D017495 | Hyperpigmentation |
| D010859 | Pigmentation Disorders |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D054020 | Lasers, Gas |
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| D007834 | Lasers |
| D055096 | Optical Devices |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
| D055618 | Radiation Equipment and Supplies |
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| CO2 laser | Device | One of the three facial areas (based on random assignment- forehead, left cheek, right cheek) will receive one treatment with one pass of the fractionated ablative 10,600 nm CO2 (CO2RE Laser, Syneron) at Core 70 mJ, Ring 50mJ, 40% coverage, 1 pass, 8 mm square pattern. Each treatment will take about 20 minutes. |
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| Qs-NdYag laser | Device | Long pulsed Q-switched Nd:Yag laser. One of the three facial areas (based on random assignment- forehead, left cheek, right cheek) will be treated with Q-switched (Qs) 1064 Nd:YAG (Medlite C3; 6 mm spot size, collimated homogenous flat- top beam profile, energy fluence 2.0 J/cm2, 5Hz), with 5% coverage and 2 passes (or until mild erythema detected). Treatments will be performed at 2-week intervals for six sessions. Each treatment will take about 20 minutes. |
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| 24858737 | Result | Jalaly NY, Valizadeh N, Barikbin B, Yousefi M. Low-power fractional CO(2) laser versus low-fluence Q-switch 1,064 nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of melasma: a randomized, controlled, split-face study. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2014 Aug;15(4):357-63. doi: 10.1007/s40257-014-0080-x. |