This study is being done to evaluate the effect of targeted UV-B (a component of sunlight) on the treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN, or razor bumps on the back of the neck). The investigators believe targeted UV-B is a safe and effective way to reduce the appearance of AKN.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
11
Daavlin Lumera phototherapy device (290-320 nm), dosed by patients' individual minimal erythema dose (MED)
Johns Hopkins Dept. of Dermatology
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Percentage Change in Total AKN Lesions From Baseline to Week 16.
To determine if treatment of AKN with targeted ultraviolet B radiation will improve the clinical appearance of lesions.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 16
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