Comparison of Electrodessication, Potassium Titanyl Phosphate (KTP) Laser and Pulsed Dye Laser for Treatment of Cherry Angiomata
Cherry Angioma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cherry Angioma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 to 95 years.
- Have at least 12 cherry angiomas (4 per each third of the torso) that have been documented.
- The subjects are in medically stable condition.
- The subject has willingness and the ability to understand and provide informed consent for the procedure and is able to communicate with the investigator.
- Must be willing not to employ other treatment options for cherry angiomas during the course of this study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Under 18 years of age and over 95 years of age
- Pregnancy or lactation.
- Subjects who are unable to understand the protocol or to give informed consent.
- Subjects cannot have had previous laser treatment in the last 6 months before enrollment.
- Subjects have a cardiac defibrillator or pacemakers that may interact with the electrodesiccation technique.
- Subjects have no serious medical conditions that would contradict participation in the research.
Sites / Locations
- Northwestern University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
electrodessication (ED)
pulsed dye laser (PDL)
potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser
Treatment over 6 weeks using electrodessication (ED) to remove cherry angiomas. Each participant received treatment with PDL, KTP laser, and electrodesiccation to separate randomly selected areas on the torso, with each area bearing 4 cherry angiomata.
Treatment over 6 weeks using pulsed dye laser (PDL) to remove cherry angiomas. Each participant received treatment with PDL, KTP laser, and electrodesiccation to separate randomly selected areas on the torso, with each area bearing 4 cherry angiomata.
Treatment over 6 weeks using potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser to remove cherry angiomas. Each participant received treatment with PDL, KTP laser, and electrodesiccation to separate randomly selected areas on the torso, with each area bearing 4 cherry angiomata.