YAG Laser Versus Punch Biopsy for the Treatment of Tattoo Skin Markers

Bispebjerg Hospital

Status: Completed

Conditions: Tattoo Skin Markers

Treatments: Device: Q-switched YAG laser

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00271674

KF-01-275533

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of the study is to compare patient satisfaction, clinical efficacy and adverse effects of Q-switched YAG laser versus punch biopsies for the treatment of tattoo dots that are applied as skin markers in relation to X-ray treatment of malignant disorders.

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 18 years or older,
• Skin types I-IV,
• No previous laser treatment for the condition.

Exclusion criteria

• Younger than 18 years,
• Skin types V-VI,
• Pregnant or lactating women,
• Previous laser treatment for the condition,
• Recent exposure to sun or sun-beds,
• Treatment with oral retinoids within 3 months,
• Tendency to produce hypertrophic scars or keloids,
• Immunosuppressive treatment or disorders

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: Single Blind