Dermatofibroma of Skin Clinical Trial
Official title:
Efficacy of 1540 Nanometer Erbium Glass Laser to Improve Benign Dermatofibromas
This study is to find a more effective treatment for itchy, painful or unsightly dermatofibromas, that will improve symptoms of itch and/or pain and/or improve the appearance of dermatofibromas. This is an open-label study where subjects will receive a laser treatment at week 0, and week 4, and then 2 additional follow-up visits. Photographs will be taken at each visit and rated by blinded reviewers after the study to determine efficacy.
The main objective of this study is to find a more effective treatment for itchy, painful or unsightly dermatofibromas, that will improve symptoms of itch and/or pain and/or improve the appearance of dermatofibromas. A secondary objective of this study is to better understand the 1540 nanometer Erbium glass laser and its impact on the skin. This is an open-label study where subjects will receive a laser treatment at week 0, and week 4, and then have 2 additional follow-up visits (no laser treatment at these visits). Photographs will be taken at each visit and photographs from pre-treatment and follow-up 1 (week 8) will rated by blinded reviewers after the study to determine efficacy. ;