The purpose of this study is to determine if the Fractionated Laser Resurfacing (FLR) procedure can protect one forearm/wrist from precancerous actinic keratosis (AKs) as well as prevent skin cancer in older subjects with active AKs. This study builds on a similar study ongoing at the Dayton Veterans Administration dermatology clinic. This study is also testing if a photograph of the skin can be used to predict where the AKs and an skin cancers will form.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
80
A rejuvenating laser that makes tiny holes in the very superficial part of the skin.
Wright State Physicians
Fairborn, Ohio, United States
RECRUITINGChange from baseline in the number of actinic keratosis due to FLR treatment.
Investigator will assess the number of actinic keratosis on both forearms at each visit.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Change from baseline in the number of non-melanoma skin cancers due to FLR treatment.
Investigator will assess the number of actinic keratosis on both forearms at each visit.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Skin dysplasia change, in regards to actinic keratosis, from baseline due to FLR treatment.
Investigator will use the scattering patterns of light to assess the number of actinic keratosis on both forearms at each visit.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Skin dysplasia change, in regards to non-melanoma skin cancer, from baseline due to FLR treatment.
Investigator will use the scattering patterns of light to assess the number of actinic keratosis on both forearms at each visit.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
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