Efficacy and Safety of Biocellulose Sheet Containing Anti-hyperpigmentation Agent ("Biocellulose Mask", "Farhorm®") in Patients Receiving Laser Treatment

Chulalongkorn University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Skin Irritation

Skin Pigmentation

Treatments

Device: "Biocellulose Mask", Farhorm®"

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT01806831

CU 12-33-009

Details and patient eligibility

About

The laser areas treated with biocellulose sheet from coconut juice containing anti-hyperpigmentation agent ("biocellulose mask", "Farhorm®") heal faster than vaseline ointment which is a standard treatment.

Full description

Volar surface at upper arm (2X2 cm) on both sides were treated with semi ablative, 1,550 nm Erbium: glass fractional laser. Biocellulose sheet from coconut juice containing anti-hyperpigmentation agent ("biocellulose mask","Farhorm®")was applied for 20 min on one side and the other side was treated with vaseline ointment. The redness, skin hydration and skin pigmentation were evaluated at that area before laser, immediately after laser and after applying the treatment. These parameters were compared between treatment (area treated with Biocellulose sheet from coconut juice containing anti-hyperpigmentation agent, "biocellulose mask", "Farhorm®") and control (vaseline ointment).

Enrollment

30 patients

Sex

All

Ages

20 to 50 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Age 20-50 years old
No skin problem such as inflammation, fresh wounds
Not receive laser treatment during last 3 months
No history of smoking or alcohol drinking
No allergy to licorice extract, Vit C, Vit E, arbutin or stearyl glycyrrhetinate
Willing to participate in this study and can comply with study protocol

Exclusion criteria

Has history of hyperallergic reaction
Has wound(s) on face during last 4 weeks
Has history of eczema, psoriasis during last 6 months
Has laser treatment during last month
Use steroid, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory drugs or antihistamine during 3 days before recruiting
Had major surgery during last 12 months
Has history of cancer during last 12 months
Pregnant or lactation