Efficacy of Micro Vibration Cleansing Device Compared with Conventional Facial Cleansing Method in Asian Skin: A Randomized Split-Face Clinical Trial

Authors

  • Chalermkwan Apinuntham, M.D. DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL, MAHIDOL UNVIERSITY, BANGKOK, THAILAND.
  • Janice Natasha Ng, M.D., F.P.D.S. DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL, MAHIDOL UNVIERSITY, BANGKOK, THAILAND.
  • Chadakan Yan, M.D. DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL, MAHIDOL UNVIERSITY, BANGKOK, THAILAND.
  • Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha, M.D., M.A., M.Sc. DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL, MAHIDOL UNVIERSITY, BANGKOK, THAILAND.

Keywords:

Micro vibration, cleansing device, pore tightening

Abstract

Background: Excessive cleansing of the skin or the use of strong cleansing agents are considered harmful and may cause problems in the skin barrier. The micro vibration cleansing device was developed to adequately remove dirt in the skin pores.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of micro vibration cleansing device with manual facial cleansing in pore tightening.

Methods: This was a prospective, randomized split-face clinical trial with a total of 23 subjects who presented with enlarged pores or fine wrinkles. All subjects received 1 treatment session and each side of the face was randomized to the method of cleansing (“treated” or “control”). The primary outcome measured was the improvement in pore tightening. Other parameters such as skin texture, wrinkles and moisture were also assessed. Evaluation were done at baseline and after the treatment session. Adverse reactions were also reported.

Results: All 23 subjects completed the study. After one session of facial cleansing, the mean pore volume on both groups decreased significantly when compared to the baseline (p-value =0.003 and 0.001). The mean difference was better in the treated group; however, it was not significant. In the treated group, a high magnification image of the skin captured using Antera3D® showed visible improvement of pore tightening immediately after cleansing when compared to the baseline. There were no adverse reactions recorded in the study.

Conclusion: The micro vibration cleansing device is safe and can be used as an adjunctive treatment in pore tightening.

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2020-12-24

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Apinuntham, C., Ng, J. N., Yan, C., & Wanitphakdeedecha, R. (2020). Efficacy of Micro Vibration Cleansing Device Compared with Conventional Facial Cleansing Method in Asian Skin: A Randomized Split-Face Clinical Trial. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 36(4), 177–185. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/247085

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Vol. 36 No. 4 (2020): October - December

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