Is Cryosurgery or Curettage More Effective at Treating Seborrheic Keratoses?
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Dermatology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 75 |
| Updated: | 5/27/2018 |
| Start Date: | July 2010 |
| End Date: | June 6, 2013 |
Seborrheic keratoses (SK's) are very common, but harmless skin lesions that commonly appear
during adult life. Patients with seborrheic keratoses frequently desire treatment due to
symptoms of itching and irritation or for cosmetic purposes. Seborrheic keratoses can be
easily removed and have been treated in a number of different ways. Two of the simplest and
most successful ways to remove seborrheic keratoses are cryosurgery and curettage.
The investigators are conducting this study to see which of these two treatments has the best
result.
Approximately 24-30 people will take part in this research study at the Hershey Medical
Center.
during adult life. Patients with seborrheic keratoses frequently desire treatment due to
symptoms of itching and irritation or for cosmetic purposes. Seborrheic keratoses can be
easily removed and have been treated in a number of different ways. Two of the simplest and
most successful ways to remove seborrheic keratoses are cryosurgery and curettage.
The investigators are conducting this study to see which of these two treatments has the best
result.
Approximately 24-30 people will take part in this research study at the Hershey Medical
Center.
Inclusion Criteria:
- have at least 1 seborrheic keratosis on each side of his/her trunk or proximal
extremities.
- be able to understand the consent form and evaluation of treatment questionnaire.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children <18 are excluded from this study based on their inability to independently
complete the informed consent and research associated questionnaire.
We found this trial at
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site
500 University Dr
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 531-6955
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn...
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