EAA: Epistamp Needling For Atrophic Acne
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This pilot study will expand knowledge and application needling using the Epistamp device for the improvement of Atrophic Acne Scarring
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Detailed Description
This pilot study will expand the knowledge and application of needling using the Epistamp device and its safety and benefits for improving the appearance of atrophic acne scarring. The pilot aims to objectively measure skin quality using the Derma Scan, photographs and provide objective data showing improvement by way of the Goodman and Barons quantitative scar scale.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Other: Epistamp Needling Treatment Without RF Non-Randomized treatment for patients without atrophic acne skin conditions using the Epistamp Needling without RF (Radio Frequency) |
Device: Epistamp
The patient's entire face will be treated with the Epistamp microneedling devise.
The following settings will be used as a treatment protocol. Needle length between .02- 1.55 mm
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| Other: Epistamp Needling Treatment With RF Non-Randomized treatment for patients with atrophic acne skin conditions using the Epistamp needling without RF (Radio Frequency) |
Device: Epistamp
The patient's entire face will be treated with the Epistamp microneedling devise.
The following settings will be used as a treatment protocol. Needle length between .02- 1.55 mm
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Overall Skin changes assessed by Derma Scan [6 months]
The Derma Scan System utilizes two special lighting systems (RGB +UV) and smart skin analyzer software that allows two images (before and after care) to be compared side by side, which can be used to detect the changes in skin
- Overall Patient satisfaction of skin improvement assessed by the Goodman and Barons quantitative scar scale. [6 months]
A global quantitative grading system for assessing the disease load and global severity of disease in a patient with post acne scarring. The Goodman and Baron score considers type of scar, number of scars, and severity of scarring and assigns a grade 1-4 with grade 1 representing mild, macular disease and grade 4 representing severe scarring that is obviously visible at social distances of 50cm, is not easily covered by makeup, and is not able to be flattened by manual stretching of the skin. Lower scores are favorable. Scale will be completed at every office visit over the 6 month study.
- Overall Skin changes assessed by Acne Scar Subtypes [6 months]
Skin improvement assessed by Acne Scar Subtypes for improvement of acne scarring rolling, icepick, and or boxcar subtypes.Ice pick scars are narrow, sharply demarcated, V-shaped tracts, <2 mm in diameter, that extend into the deep dermis or even subcutaneous layer. Boxcar scars are wider (1-4 mm in diameter), U-shaped tracts, with sharp, vertical edges that extend 0.1-0.5 mm into the dermis. Rolling scars are characterised by dermal tethering of the dermis to the subcutis. They are generally ≥4 mm in diameter, irregular, with a rolling or undulating appearance.Scale will be completed at every office visit over the 6 month study.
- The Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) [6 months]
The Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) is a 5-point scale rating global aesthetic improvement in appearance, compared to pretreatment, as judged by the investigator 5 point scale ranging from 1 to 5 with 5 = The appearance has worsen compared with the original condition and 1 = Excellent corrective results
- Photographs [6 months]
Digital imaging device using a grid background with controlled lighting and setting to grade acne scar improvement on a quartile grading scale(1 = 1% to 25%, 2 = 26 to 50%, 3 = 51 to 75%, 4 = >76% improvement).
- To evaluate the impact on the quality of life (DLQI) [6 months]
The Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire (DLQI) is 10 questions were asked to the patients and score is 0-3 for each question. The DLQI is calculated by summing the score of each question resulting in a maximum of 30 and a minimum of 0. The higher the score, the more quality of life is impaired.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Derma Scan showing aging including skin texture, wrinkles, brown spots, and pores.
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Patients willing to sign informed consent.
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Patients willing to be photographed and video documented
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Patients willing to consent to 3 months of treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
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History of eczema in the treatment area; psoriasis and any other chronic skin conditions
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History of actinic (solar) keratosis in the treatment area;
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History of hemophilia
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History of diabetes
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The presence of raised moles, warts on the targeted area.
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Collagen vascular diseases or cardiac abnormalities
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Blood clotting problems
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Active bacterial or fungal infection
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Facial melanosis
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Malignant tumors
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Immunosuppression
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Use of blood thinners or prednisone
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Corticosteroids within two weeks of the procedure
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Chronic liver disease
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Porphyria or other skin diseases.
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Patient not willing to sign informed consent.
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TCA peels in the last 5 weeks
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Subject currently has moderate to severe acne on the face.
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Microneedling within the last 6 months
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Subject has an active infection.
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Subject has a history of a bleeding disorder
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Subject has a history of keloidal tendency
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Subject has received ablative or non-ablative laser treatments in the previous 6 months.
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Subject has taken Accutane within the previous 3 months.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Lavish | New York | New York | United States | 10028 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Universal Skincare Institute
- Lavish Beauty
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Maurice E Wright, DR, Columbia University
- Study Chair: Leslie L Nesbitt, Universal Skincare
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
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