Subjects With Severe, Refractory Sclerotic Skin Changes Clinical Trial
Official title:
Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing for the Treatment of Scars and Contractures Caused by Sclerotic Skin Changes Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a common complication of allogeneic stem cell transplant.Chronic GVHD is characterized by skin thickening and tightening. Advanced sclerosis can lead to reduced range of motion and incapacitating joint contractures. Once present, there are few therapeutic options. We will treat sclerosis and limb contractures with an ablative fractional laser, a device FDA-approved for scar treatment. This approach has successfully treated contracturesdue to burn scars.
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