Laser zaps 'Chicken Skin' bumps in new trial

NCT ID NCT07078461

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special thulium laser can safely improve the look and feel of keratosis pilaris (KP), the common 'chicken skin' bumps on arms. Researchers will treat one arm of 25 adults with the laser and compare it to the untreated arm. They will check for changes in redness and roughness using photos reviewed by skin doctors.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

1927-nm Thulium laser (LaseMD LEO Laser System)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug option to reduce the rough bumps and redness of keratosis pilaris.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 25 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The laser may cause temporary skin irritation or fail to improve symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

keratosis pilaris keratosis pilaris atrophicans

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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