Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (Razor Bumps Behind the Neck) Using UV Light Therapy

Johns Hopkins University11 enrolled

Overview

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

Conditions

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Interventions

Targeted UV-BRADIATION

Daavlin Lumera phototherapy device (290-320 nm), dosed by patients' individual minimal erythema dose (MED)

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 or over * male gender * African-American or other black ethnicity * current diagnosis of acne keloidalis nuchae (razor bumps on back of neck) Exclusion Criteria: * allergy to lidocaine or numbing medicine * history of increased sensitivity to sunlight, lupus, or porphyria * current use of a drug that increases sensitivity to sunlight

Locations (1)

Johns Hopkins Dept. of Dermatology

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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