Laser hair removal to prevent pilonidal disease in darker skin
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This study tests whether laser hair removal can help prevent pilonidal disease from coming back in people with darker skin. It is designed for teenagers and young adults who have had pilonidal disease but are not currently having a flare-up.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 21 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with pilonidal disease (a cyst or infection near the tailbone).
- Your skin type is IV, V, or VI (olive to dark brown/black and rarely or never burns in the sun).
- You do not have a history of skin sensitivity to light.
- Your pilonidal area is not currently red, swollen, or painful (any active inflammation must be treated first).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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