Effectiveness of Laser Hair Removal in Pilonidal Disease
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 12 - 20 |
| Updated: | 11/1/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 5, 2017 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2021 |
| Contact: | Amy E. Lawrence, MD |
| Email: | Amy.Lawrence@nationwidechildrens.org |
| Phone: | 614-722-2854 |
Randomized Controlled Trial of Laser Hair Depilation in Adolescents With Pilonidal Disease
Pilonidal disease is a common painful condition that affects 26 per 100,000 people with an
incidence of 1.1% in the young male population. Recurrence rates of pilonidal disease after
initial incision and drainage and after resection have been reported to be 16% and 11%
respectively. Furthermore, wound issues after resection with primary closure have been
reported to be as high as 30%. In several retrospective studies and small prospective
studies, laser hair removal has shown promise as an adjunct therapy to decrease recurrent
infections and decrease the need for repeat surgery in adults and older adolescents. We are
performing a randomized control trial of laser hair depilation plus chemical/mechanical
depilation to examine outcomes related to recurrence of pilonidal disease.
incidence of 1.1% in the young male population. Recurrence rates of pilonidal disease after
initial incision and drainage and after resection have been reported to be 16% and 11%
respectively. Furthermore, wound issues after resection with primary closure have been
reported to be as high as 30%. In several retrospective studies and small prospective
studies, laser hair removal has shown promise as an adjunct therapy to decrease recurrent
infections and decrease the need for repeat surgery in adults and older adolescents. We are
performing a randomized control trial of laser hair depilation plus chemical/mechanical
depilation to examine outcomes related to recurrence of pilonidal disease.
Inclusion Criteria:
- All Fitzpatrick skin types
- 12-20 years of age
- Diagnosis of pilonidal disease
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of photosensitivity
- Actively inflamed pilonidal sinus. These patients are invited to participate upon
resolution of their inflamed sinus.
We found this trial at
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site
700 Childrens Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Columbus, Ohio 43205
(616) 722-2000
Phone: 614-722-2854
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