Status:

COMPLETED

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

Lead Sponsor:

Chulalongkorn University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Agricultural Research Development Agency (Public Organization)

Conditions:

Skin Pigmentation

Skin Irritation

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

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 trea...

Detailed 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 agen...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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

  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01806831

Start Date

September 1 2012

End Date

June 1 2014

Last Update

March 11 2015

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Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn Unviersity

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, 10310