The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of fractional laser versus chemical peels on IGF-1 levels in skin.
This study is designed to assess the feasibility of using a fractional non ablative laser and chemical peels to wound skin, and thereby elicit a change in IGF-1. Our hypothesis is that fractional non ablative laser and a TCA chemical peel can induce similar effects as the fractional ablative laser at three months. In other words, our theory is that these approaches can stimulate the production of IGF-1 in older skin and restore UV damage repair and response mechanisms.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
Fractional 1927 nm Laser, Fractional 1550 nm Laser, and 25% TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peel
Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Unit for Research Trials and Outcomes in Skin
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
RECRUITINGIGF-1 Levels
To quantify IGF-1 levels in skin
Time frame: 3 months
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