Previous reports have suggested the efficacy of topical vitamin K in both preventing and speeding the clearing of bruising after laser treatment.(Washington Whispers)(Brief Article)

From: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology | Date: December 1, 2002 | Copyright information

However, no well-controlled studies exist that address this treatment. This study evaluates the effects of topical vitamin K versus placebo in the prevention and clearing of laser-induced purpura.

A total of 22 patients were enrolled in this double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study. Patients were divided into pretreatment and post-treatment groups; the 11 patients in the former group applied vitamin K cream to half of their face and vehicle alone to the other hal...

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