Effectiveness of an epidermal growth factor-containing cream on postinflammatory hyperpigmentation after 1064-nm Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser treatment of acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules (Hori's nevus) in Asians: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized controlled study.
Penpun WattanakraiSasipaka SindhusenMonthanat PloydaengPublished in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2022)
The EGF-containing cream could not prevent PIH. It may reduce laser-induced skin barrier damage. Future studies in more subjects are needed.
Keyphrases
- growth factor
- randomized controlled trial
- open label
- wound healing
- systematic review
- quantum dots
- oxidative stress
- photodynamic therapy
- clinical trial
- phase ii
- current status
- phase iii
- placebo controlled
- highly efficient
- soft tissue
- combination therapy
- case report
- mass spectrometry
- metal organic framework
- smoking cessation
- basal cell carcinoma