Neurobiology of the Scalp in Seborrheic Dermatitis

CompletedOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment

32

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 28, 2013

Primary Completion Date

May 31, 2014

Study Completion Date

July 31, 2014

Conditions
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Biopsy

1 scalp biopsy will be done at the site of central sensitization testing, according to standard of care practices. First, the site will be anesthetized and within this area, 2 immediately adjacent (ie contiguous) punch biopsies will be taken-2mm \& 3mm. Both will be closed simultaneously using either (i) non fast-absorbing gut sutures, requiring a 10-14 day follow-up visit for suture removal; (ii) fast absorbing gut sutures that will not require a subsequent suture removal visit, or (iii) gel foam without stitches that also does not require a suture removal visit. Wound care instruction will be discussed with patient. The patient will be instructed to apply petroleum jelly at least 3 times per day to the biopsy site, reflecting standard of care clinical care at BMC.

Trial Locations (1)

02118

Boston University, Boston

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

L'Oreal

INDUSTRY

lead

Boston University

OTHER

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