A PROSPECTIVE SINGLE-SUBJECT SINGLE-BLINDED SINGLE-CENTER STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF KELOID TREATMENT WITH LASER ASSISTED 5-FLUOROURACIL VERSUS LASER ASSISTED CORTICOSTEROID
Are you eligible to participate in this study?
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions: Keloid
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Age: Between 18 years - 89 years
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Gender: Male or Female
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Other Inclusion Criteria:
- Has one large keloid scar or at least two similar but separate keloid scars
- Keloid present for at least 1 year
You may not be eligible for this study if the following are true:
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- Currently pregnant
- Currently breastfeeding
- Have taken oral retinoids within 6 months of study initiation
- Has had keloid treatment within 1 month of study initiation
- Has active infection at treatment site
- Has active malignancy
- Presence of pedunculated keloid(s) or keloid(s) that are judged to be best treated with surgical excision first
- Hypertrophic scars
- Known hypersensitivity to TAC or 5-FU
- Chronic systemic corticosteroid or immunosuppressive medication use
- Has intolerance to anesthesia
- Has known connective tissue disease
- Has known infectious disease
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