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

Bispebjerg Hospital

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Conditions

Tattoo Skin Markers

Interventions

Q-switched YAG laserDEVICE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

Bispebjerg Hospital

Copenhagen, Copenhagen NV, Denmark

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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