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This study tests two types of lasers (ND YAG 1064 short and ultra-short pulses) to treat hyperchromic skin lesions secondary to venous hypertension (stasis dermatitis)
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Background: Stasis dermatitis with hyperpigmented skin lesions is a serious health problem for patients with chronic venous hypertension. Although no randomized studies have evaluated lasers for this treatment, lasers can be an attractive option.
Methods: This prospective, randomized, 3-arm, open-label, vehicle-controlled study will enroll patients scheduled to undergo treatment for stasis dermatitis with hyperpigmented skin lesions. Patients will be allocated to either Nd: YAG 1064 nm short pulse laser-nanoseconds (group 1), or Nd: YAG 1064 nm ultra-short-pulse laser-picoseconds (group 2), or cold cream vehicle control (group 3). All treatments are scheduled for 6 visits with pre-defined dates, with a final follow-up visit at intervals of 28 to 35 days. Primary outcomes include colorimetry analysis, secondary outcomes pre- and post-photographic analysis, and DLQI quality-of-life assessment.
Conclusions: The results of this trial will provide high-quality evidence to guide clinical practice on optimal management of hyperpigmented skin lesions secondary to stasis dermatitis.
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Men and women with CEAP 2 to 6, low mobility, no stasis dermatitis.
Peripheral arterial disease.
History of known allergy to the drugs used in this study
Presence of other types of dermatitis in the lower extremities, such as allergic stasis eczema.
Presence of comorbidities (such as diabetes mellitus, heart failure, respiratory failure, hypertension, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism), pregnancy, breastfeeding, pulmonary hypertension, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), family history of DVT, known hypercoagulable states or thrombophilia, asthma, and migraine.
Anyone who does not agree with any of the search terms.
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20 participants in 3 patient groups, including a placebo group
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Valéria Aguiar, MD
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