Study published in Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy highlights the TheraClear^®X photopneumatic device as an effective treatment option, either as monotherapy or in combination with topical or oral treatments, for patients with mild-moderate acne

HORSHAM, Pa., July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (“STRATA” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SSKN), a medical technology company dedicated to developing, commercializing, and marketing innovative products for the treatment of dermatologic conditions, announces the publication of a clinical study titled, “Advancing precision acne therapy using a photopneumatic device,” in the July 11, 2024 issue of the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.

In the study, the TheraClear^®X Acne Therapy System was shown to reduce lesions and associated skin redness with improvement in skin texture and pore size after one to three treatments with infrequent adverse effects, providing benefit as monotherapy and/or as an adjuvant. The ability to change pulse structure, pulse duration, vacuum pressure, and fluence (i.e., energy intensity) allowed for treatment that best matched skin type and acne therapy.

The study sought to evaluate visible improvements in acne lesions and skin texture after a series of tailored photopneumatic therapy applications delivered to patients with mild-moderate acne. Seven female patients with inflammatory, comedonal, and pustular lesions were evaluated after up to six treatments, one to two weeks apart for 15-20 minutes per treatment using customized energy settings. The results demonstrate:

• All patients experienced a visible reduction in comedones, pustules, and inflammatory acne lesions and achieved ≥ 50% clearance after three treatments
• Patients also experienced overall improvements in skin texture with reduction in redness, pore size, oiliness, perilesional erythema, and acne-induced hyperpigmentation
• Side effects experienced by patients were mild and transient and included mild erythema, mild bruising, superficial erosions, and temporary pigmentation changes (48–72 hours post-treatment)
• All patients stated that TheraClear^®X treatment was "comfortable"

The study was conducted by Gilly Munavalli, MD, MHS, FACMS, the medical director and founder of Dermatology, Laser, & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas in Charlotte, North Carolina and Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Wake Forest University Department of Dermatology. Dr. Munavalli has been in private practice for 20 years and has over 100 scientific publications and book chapters and has served as principal investigator in a broad range of clinical research trials and 10 FDA pivotal trials.

“I am very satisfied with the study results. The study shows TheraClear^®X as a monotherapy is well tolerated and delivers visible improvements in facial acne lesions and skin texture,” commented Dr. Munavalli. “Tailored vacuum and energy settings based on individual acne severity allow for precision therapy, aligning with skin type and personalized acne care recommendations. This tailored, non-drug, physician-administered intervention offers a promising alternative for acne patients resistant to traditional therapies, overcoming compliance challenges associated with topical and oral treatments.”

STRATA’s TheraClearX is a photopneumatic device that is FDA-cleared as a noninvasive, in-office treatment for mild-to-moderate acne, including comedonal, pustular, and inflammatory acne vulgaris. TheraClearX combines gentle vacuum with pulsed broadband light to treat acne. The vacuum pulls dermal structures toward the skin surface and withdraws the contents of the follicles. Broadband light activates porphyrins to destroy Cutibacterium acnes and reduce sebum production. The vacuum is released when the process is completed. The treatment is administered through a handheld delivery system that is liquid-cooled for patient comfort and has no patient downtime. Treatment requires no pre-medication or anesthesia.

“The results of this study are consistent with known clinical use of the TheraClear^®X device and other published studies that demonstrate the benefits of photopneumatic therapy in the treatment of mild to moderate acne,” said STRATA’s President and CEO Dr. Dolev Rafaeli. “Acne affects tens of millions of people each year just in the U.S. alone, and can prove difficult to treat witth only a topical or oral treatment. Photopneumatic therapy is emerging as a viable treatment modality, and it is gratifying to see proven results in a growing number of investigator-initiated studies.”

The full study can be accessed with the following link:
https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2024.2376704

About STRATA Skin Sciences

STRATA Skin Sciences is a medical technology company dedicated to developing, commercializing, and marketing innovative products for the in-office treatment of various dermatologic conditions, such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and acne. Its products include the XTRAC^® excimer laser, VTRAC^® lamp systems, and the TheraClear^®X Acne Therapy System.

STRATA is proud to offer these exciting technologies in the U.S. through its unique Partnership Program. STRATA’s popular partnership approach includes a fee per treatment cost structure (versus an equipment purchase), installation and use of the device, on-site training for practice personnel, service and maintenance of the equipment, dedicated account and customer service associates, and co-op advertising support to help raise awareness and promote the program within the practice.

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