This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety and tolerability of a photodynamic therapy(PDT) based on a new photosensitizer, Chlorin-e6, in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. The hypothesis is that the therapy has good efficacy, safety and tolerability.
The acne clinical guidelines all recommend PDT as an alternative therapy for moderate to severe acne based on the excellent performance of ALA-PDT in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Photosensitizers including Porphyrin and Chlorin have also proved to play a positive role in reducing the number of skin lesions and microbial load. Researchers have successfully provided basic evidence that Chlorin-e6 induces inflammation inhibition through AP-1, NF-κB, MAPKs and other pathways of propionibacterium acnes and increases collagen expression in HaCaT cells, which undoubtedly further indicates: As a new type of photosensitive material, Chlorin-e6 derivatives have excellent performance in the face of moderate and severe acne with high levels of inflammation and high risk of scar.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
46
a photodynamic therapy with chlorin-e6
acne removal surgery will be given before red light exposure
Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Organization
Beijing, China
RECRUITINGChange in Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) Relative to Baseline
The Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) uses the grading score multiplied by the weight of the position, and the cumulative score is 1-18 for mild, 19-30 for moderate, 31-38 for severe, and above 39 for extremely severe.
Time frame: Baseline and 2 weeks/1 month/2 month/6 month after final treatment
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.