NCT00166192

Treatment of Melasma With Jessner's Solution vs. Trichloroacetic Acid

Treatment of Melasma With Jessner's Solution vs. Trichloroacetic Acid: A Comparison of Clinical Efficacy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 19 (actual)
• Sponsor: Emory University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Melasma is an acquired discoloration of the skin characterized by brown patches. Chemical peels using agents such as Jessner's solution and trichloroacetic acid (TCA) are commonly used to treat melasma. A chemical peel involves applying the peeling agent to the skin for a short period. The skin will peel similar to a sunburn, and moisturizers are applied to the skin. Although both agents are well-accepted, there have been no good comparisons of the two agents. The purpose of this study is determine if there is a difference in the effectiveness of these two agents.

Conditions

• Melasma

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Jessner's solution chemical peel
PROCEDURE	Trichloroacetic acid chemical peel

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-01-01
• Primary completion: 2010-01-01
• Completion: 2013-11-01
• First posted: 2005-09-14
• Last updated: 2013-11-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States