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a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded,

split-[[f]]aced clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and

sa[[f]]ety of KloX-001 gel formulation with KloX

light-emitting diode light on [[f]]acial rejuvenation

andreas nikolis1 Purpose: Many treatment modalities exist to counteract the e[[f]]fects of cutaneous aging. Ablative

Steven Bernstein2 methods have been the mainstay [[f]]or nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. In recent years, nonablative

Brian Kinney3 techniques have been developed with the aim o[[f]] achieving facial rejuvenation without epidermal

nicolo Scuderi4 damage. Light-emitting diode (LED) photorejuvenation is a novel nonablative technique that

induces collagen synthesis through biophotomodulatory pathways.

Shipra rastogi5

Materials and methods: A single-center, randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled,

John S Sampalis6

split-[[f]]aced clinical trial was designed. Thirty-two patients were enrolled for a 12-week study.

Section, Westmount, QC, Canada;

[[f]]ormulation and white LED (placebo) light; Group B, treatment with a placebo/base gel (no

o[[f]] Montreal Health Centre, Montreal, active chromophore) formulation and KLOX LED light; Group C, treatment with KLOX-001

QC, Canada; 3Department o[[f]] plastic

gel [[f]]ormulation and KLOX LED light; and Group D, treatment with the standard skin reju-

Surgery, USC School o[[f]] Medicine,

Beverley Hills, Ca, USa; 4Department venating treatment (0.1% retinol-based cream). Patients received treatment at weeks 0, 1, 2,

o[[f]] plastic and reconstructive Surgery, and 3, and returned to the clinic at weeks 4, 8, and 12 for clinical assessments performed by

la Sapienza, rome, Italy; 5KloX

an independent, blinded committee o[[f]] physicians using subjective clinician assessment scales.

Technologies, laval, 6JSS Medical

research, Montreal, QC, Canada Tolerability, adverse outcomes, and patient satis[[f]]action were also assessed.

Results: Analysis demonstrated that the KLOX LED light with KLOX placebo/base gel and

the KLOX LED light + KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation groups were superior to standard of care

and KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation with placebo light on subjective clinical assessment and mul-

tiple wrinkle scales, with statistically signi[[f]]icant results obtained for brow positioning, perioral

wrinkling, and total wrinkle score.

Conclusion: The study results show that KLOX LED light with KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation and

KLOX LED light with KLOX placebo/base gel are e[[f]]fective, safe, well-tolerated, and painless

treatment modalities [[f]]or skin rejuvenation.

Keywords: biophotonics, skin rejuvenation, chromophore, rejuvenation, non-invasive

Introduction

Cutaneous aging is a natural inevitable process leading to a considerable desire [[f]]or

many patients to achieve a more youth[[f]]ul look. Many treatment modalities exist, both

Correspondence: andreas nikolis medical and nonmedical, to improve an individual’s physical appearance as well as their

Victoria park, plastic Surgery Section,

perception o[[f]] their appearance, consequently influencing psychological well-being.1

Quebec, H3Z1C3 Canada Cutaneous aging results [[f]]rom a combination of intrinsic biological factors and extrinsic

Tel +1 514 488 7722 environmental [[f]]actors2 leading to a variety of clinical manifestations, including fine

Fax +1 514 488 3830

email anikolis@vicpark.com lines and rhytides, dyspigmentation, telangiectasia, elastosis, and textural irregularities.3

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Histologically, aged skin presents with epidermal thickening, Drug Administration and the American National Standard

diminished collagen synthesis leading to dermal atrophy Institute Z135 regulations on optical exposure to skin. As

and loss o[[f]] dermal papillae, as well as a fragmented and the blue light illuminates the chromophores, it gets converted

disorganized elastin network.3–8 Extrinsic [[f]]actors are many into a broad range of wavelengths.

and include tobacco use, sleeping positions, repetitive [[f]]acial This study was designed to assess the efficacy, tolerability,

expressions, and ultraviolet radiation [[f]]rom the sun.1,3 Current and safety of KLOX-001 gel formulation with KLOX LED

nonsurgical therapies are centered on ablative methods o[[f]] light on skin rejuvenation in women. The primary endpoint

skin rejuvenation. These include chemical peels, dermabra- was subjective clinical assessment o[[f]] KLOX-001 gel formu-

sion, and laser resur[[f]]acing.9–13 Ablative methods remove the lation and KLOX LED light, alone or in combination, on

epidermis and induce a controlled [[f]]orm of wounding, thus skin rejuvenation of the face after four weekly treatments.

promoting collagen synthesis and dermal extracellular matrix Secondary endpoints included the e[[f]]fects of treatment with

remodeling.13–15 These procedures may require complex KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation and KLOX LED light on the

postoperative care, can be quite pain[[f]]ul, and can also lead severity of glabellar lines, marionette lines and perioral

to signi[[f]]icant complications.9,16,17 wrinkling, nasolabial wrinkle severity, forehead wrinkling,

The development o[[f]] nonablative techniques stems from periocular wrinkling and crow’s feet, cheek wrinkling, overall

patients’ desire to decrease discom[[f]]ort and downtime and photo-damage, subjective patient satisfaction with treatment,

clinicians’ desire to o[[f]]fer simpler, effective alternatives with pain, and erythema, histologic changes, as well as patient

[[f]]ewer side effects.13,18–21 Nonablative skin rejuvenation can safety and tolerability.

be classi[[f]]ied into two types: type I photorejuvenation targets

primarily telangiectasia and irregular pigmentation, whereas Materials and methods

type II photorejuvenation aims [[f]]or wrinkle and fine line A single-center, randomized, single-blinded, placebo-

reduction and skin tightening.13,22 controlled, split-control-[[f]]aced clinical trial was designed. The

Light-emitting diode (LED) photorejuvenation is a novel KLOX internal clinical number [[f]]or this study is CL-K1001-

noninvasive procedure that is nonthermal, atraumatic, and 001. The duration o[[f]] active phase of the study was 12 weeks.

induces collagen synthesis through biophotomodulatory Ethics approval was obtained [[f]]rom the Canadian SHIELD

pathways.9 Subtypes o[[f]] LED photomodulation include, but Ethics Review Board, which reviewed the study protocol and

are not limited to, the photodynamic and the biophotonic [[f]]ound it to be acceptable. Written consent was also obtained

plat[[f]]orms. The biophotonic platform is distinct from the from the patients by KLOX Technologies for the use of the

photodynamic one in that both use a combination o[[f]] LED photos in this paper.

light and a chromophore-rich gel; however, in the biophotonic All eligible patients (Table 1) who agreed to participate

plat[[f]]orm, chromophores act topically to enhance the effects in the study and signed an informed consent form were

o[[f]] the LED light and are neither absorbed nor metabolized. randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio into one of the following four

Many clinical trials have shown the e[[f]]ficacy of LED therapy groups: Group A received treatment for half the face with

in skin rejuvenation.9,20,23–29 They include increased collagen KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation and white LED (placebo) light

deposition and decreased collagen degradation by upregula- and the contralateral side was treated with a placebo (base

tion o[[f]] fibroblast activity.9,19 gel – no chromophores) formulation and light; Group B

Preliminary studies with the KLOX-001 [[f]]ormulation received treatment for half the face with a placebo/base gel

demonstrate in vitro antibacterial e[[f]]ficacy and a stimulatory formulation and KLOX LED light and the contralateral side

e[[f]]fect on human dermal fibroblasts. Additionally, KLOX-001 was treated as Group A; Group C received treatment for half

gel [[f]]ormulation and KLOX LED light biophotonic combi- the face with KLOX-001 gel formulation and KLOX LED

nation has been shown to decrease necrosis in the rat [[f]]lap light and the contralateral side was treated as the other con-

model, as well as increase collagen [[f]]ibrin deposition.30 The trols; and Group D received treatment for half the face with

KLOX-001 topical gel [[f]]ormulation comprises principally of the standard skin rejuvenating treatment (0.1% retinol-based

an oxidant, chromophores, and a hydrophilic gel carrier. The cream) and the control side received a basic moisturizer. A[[f]]ter

KLOX LED light delivers symmetrical peak wavelengths in initial randomization, patients were randomly allocated in a

the visible range (400–470 nm) with a peak at 446 nm. It 1:1 ratio to treatment o[[f]] either right or left side.

produces a power density o[[f]] 150 mW/cm2 at a distance of Prior to treatment, all patients received a single micro-

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Table 1 Study inclusion and exclusion criteria was completed and a standardized clinical assessment

Inclusion criteria was per[[f]]ormed. Patients were asked to complete a short

[[f]]ollowing each visit.

The primary endpoint o[[f]] the study was the change in the

Exclusion criteria

committee o[[f]] three physicians using a subjective 5-point

scale [[f]]rom 0 to 4 (0 = worse; 1 = little or no improvement

[76%–100%]). In addition, the committee o[[f]] physicians

assessed: 1) severity o[[f]] glabellar lines using the 4-point

completing the study

system32 (perioral wrinkling was also assessed using the

using the modi[[f]]ied Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale;35 4) forehead

wrinkling using the 5-point photonumeric Forehead Lines

kling using Lemperle’s 6-point Wrinkle Assessment Scale,

Day’s Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale, and Fitzpatrick’s

wrinkle scoring system;32,38,39 7) overall photo-damage

using Glogau’s classi[[f]]ication of patient photoaging types

were taken [[f]]rom the retroauricular region at weeks 0 and subjective satisfaction with treatment, as measured by the

while minimizing con[[f]]ounding factors. During the active of board-certified physicians who were trained in scoring

treatment period, there were a total o[[f]] four weekly visits. using standardized patient photographs. They were not

Patients received treatment on one hal[[f]] of the face and the blinded to time elapsed from treatment, but were blinded to

biopsy region. Groups A and C were treated with a 2 mm treatment type and side.

thick layer o[[f]] KLOX-001 gel formulation on the experimental Thirty-two patients were enrolled. Sample size was

side and a nonchromophore placebo/base gel [[f]]ormulation on calculated on the basis of detecting a 20% difference in pri-

the control side. Groups B and C were treated with KLOX mary outcome measure with a power o[[f]] 80%. The secondary

LED light by the light source at a distance o[[f]] 5 cm from the outcome measure was the change in the total wrinkle score

skin sur[[f]]ace (power density of 150 mW/cm2) for a duration (TWS) from baseline to 4, 8, and 12 weeks. The TWS was

o[[f]] 5 minutes per facial subunit to ensure complete facial calculated as the sum of patient’s self-assessment of the

coverage on the experimental side and with sham placebo horizontal, marionette, glabellar, and crow’s [[f]]eet wrinkle

light (white LED) on the control side. Group D received a severity classi[[f]]ied as 1 = none, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, and 5

standard skin rejuvenating treatment (0.1% retinol-based = severe. The TWS had a minimum value o[[f]] 4 and maximum

cream) on the experimental side and a basic moisturizer on value o[[f]] 20, with higher values indicating higher severity.

the control side. Tolerability o[[f]] treatment was assessed using the 4-point

During treatment, all patients were blinded with external Pain Assessment Scale (1 = no pain; 2 = some pain; 3 = very

eyelid protectors to shield the retina [[f]]rom direct illumina- painful, but bearable; and 4 = unbearable pain). Descriptive

tion. Only the treatment segment o[[f]] the face was exposed statistics (including mean, standard deviation, median, range,

to light. A subjective patient assessment questionnaire and 95% con[[f]]idence intervals) were produced for continuous

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scale variables and [[f]]requency distributions for categoricalResults

scale variables. Thirty-two patients satis[[f]]ied the inclusion/exclusion criteria.

The chi-square statistic was used to assess the between-

Only two (6.2%) subjects discontinued the study prior to

group di[[f]]ferences with respect to the primary outcome

completion; they were only lost to [[f]]ollow-up at week 12

measure. For the secondary outcome measures, the statisti-(Table 2).

cal analysis involved the use o[[f]] multivariate general linear Analysis of subjective physician assessment demon strated

models, adjusting [[f]]or patient’s age and baseline values of that the group treated with KLOX LED light + KLOX-001

the TWS. The general linear models were used to produce

gel [[f]]ormulation had superior performance when compared

estimates o[[f]] placebo-adjusted least-square mean estimates

to the other treatment groups, with statistically signi[[f]]icant

[[f]]or the change in TWS at each visit. This was done by esti- results seen for changes in brow positioning (P=0.001) and

mating the placebo-adjusted estimate o[[f]] the TWS at each perioral wrinkling (P=0.018) (Table 3, Figures 1–4).

visit [[f]]or each patient using a predictive linear regression Analysis of TWS least-square mean adjusted predicted

model to o[[f]]fset the TWS of each KLOX-treated patient by

value changes demonstrated that while the KLOX LED light

the estimated standard o[[f]] care (SOC) value. When com-

with base KLOX-001 gel group was superior in the majority

pared to group-based adjustments, this method allows [[f]]or of the comparisons, the KLOX LED light + KLOX-001 gel

less-biased placebo adjustment since each patient’s TWS group was also superior to SOC and KLOX-001 gel alone.

was o[[f]]fset by the estimated value that the individual patient This is seen across all treatment weeks (Figure 5) with sta-

would have achieved i[[f]] she was treated by SOC. Tukey’s

tistically signi[[f]]icant P-values for regression slopes when sub-

Least Signi[[f]]icant Difference test was used to estimate the

jected to Student’s t-test against the null hypothesis (Figure 6).

pair-wise statistical signi[[f]]icance while adjusting for mul- While interpreting TWS results, higher values correlate to

tiplicity due to the six di[[f]]ferent pair-wise comparisons for a less-favorable esthetic result, as they constitute a sum of

each outcome every week.[[f]]our different scales.

A skin biopsy behind one ear was per[[f]]ormed at weeks

Due to the small sample size, no [[f]]ormal statistical analy-

ses were per[[f]]ormed on the biopsy results. The average score

Phloxine, and Eosin, Gomori Trichrome, and Luna’s methods and % o[[f]] change from baseline with the Gomori Trichrome

according to standard protocols. A thorough histopatho- [[f]]or each group was calculated, as it was the only parameter

logical examination o[[f]] the sections at weeks 0 and 12 was that did stand out clearly indicating an increase in the col-

per[[f]]ormed by an experienced pathologist blinded to the

lagen [[f]]rom baseline to week 12 that was particularly notable

treatment assignment.

(400% increase) in the group treated with the combination o[[f]]

Treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs) were summa- KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation and KLOX LED light (Table 4,

rized within each treatment group and presented according toFigure 7).

the severity and the relationship to study treatment (probably The most commonly reported treatment-related AEs were

related, possibly related, not related).

brow edema (13%), erythema (19%), and eyelid edema (9%)

Table 2 Summary o[[f]] subject disposition during the study period

Group AGroup BGroup CGroup DAll subjects
KLOX-001 gelKLOX LED lightKLOX-001 gelStandard
[[f]]ormulationformulation +treatment

KLOX LED light

n=8n=8n=8n=8n=32
nnnnn %
Screened32 100.0
randomized888832 100.0
Completed888630 93.8
Discontinued00022 6.2

Termination reason

lost to00022 6.2

[[f]]ollow-up

at week 12

Abbreviation: leD, light-emitting diode.

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Week 0 Week 12

Week 0 Week 12

Figure 1 Improvement o[[f]] crow’s feet and decrease in fine rhytides in the identified regions.

(Table 5). All the AEs reported were transient and mild in Discussion

intensity, without any subject being discontinued [[f]]rom the LED photorejuvenation presents with several advantages when

study due to AE. No serious AEs or deaths were reported dur- compared to ablative and nonablative thermal methods. It is

ing the course o[[f]] the study. The number of subjects reporting rarely painful and offers less downtime. The effects are thought

AEs was small and no clear di[[f]]ferences were noted between to occur primarily through photomodulation of fibroblast, col-

the groups. lagen deposition, as well as metalloprotease pathways.

Week 0 Week 12

Figure 2 Improvement o[[f]] crow’s feet and decrease in fine rhytides in the identified lower lid region.

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Week 0 Week 12

Figure 3 Improvement o[[f]] crow’s feet and decrease in fine rhytides in the identified regions.

Week 0 Week 12

Figure 4 Glabella improvement at week 12 (anterior view) in the identi[[f]]ied region.

TWS placebo LS

mean adjusted

predicted value

change week 1

TWS placebo LS

mean adjusted

predicted value

change week 2

TWS placebo LS

mean adjusted

predicted value

change week 3

TWS placebo LS

−1.00 mean adjusted

predicted value

change week 4

TWS placebo LS

mean adjusted

−2.00

predicted value

change week 8

TWS placebo LS

mean adjusted

−3.00

predicted value

change week 12

−4.00

Treatment

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[[f]]ormulation KLOX-001 gel care

[[f]]ormulation

Figure 5 Graphical representation o[[f]] TWS placebo least-square mean adjusted predicted value change.

Abbreviations: leD, light-emitting diode; TWS, total wrinkle score; lS, least-square.

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1SD=0.054; P=0.027

SWT ni egnahC

SD=0.000; P=0.996

−1

−2SD=−0.157; P=0.005

−3

−4SD=−0.363; P=0.001

−5

01234812

Weeks

KLOX-001KLOX LED lightKLOX LED light +Standard o[[f]] care
gel [[f]]ormulationKLOX-001 gel

[[f]]ormulation

Figure 6 TWS placebo least-square mean adjusted predicted value change.

Abbreviations: leD, light-emitting diode; TWS, total wrinkle score; SD, standard deviation.

Table 3 physicians’ assessment results

P-value

Group AGroup BGroup CGroup D
KLOX-001 gelKLOX LEDKLOX-001 gelStandard
[[f]]ormulationlightformulation +treatment

KLOX LED light

nnnn

Brow position

Treatment [[f]]avored15
no di[[f]]ference242319180.001

Perioral wrinkling

Treatment [[f]]avored2
no di[[f]]ference242422180.001

Notes: P-value based on chi-squared statistic comparing KloX leD light + KloX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation (Group C) to all other groups. “Treatment favored” implies improved

clinical brow position and perioral wrinkling (less perioral rhytides).

Abbreviation: leD, light-emitting diode.

Table 4 Skin biopsy results (collagen in Gomori Trichrome staining)

Group AGroup BGroup CGroup D

KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation + Sham gel + KLOX LED light KLOX-001 gel formulation + Standard treatment

sham lightKLOX LED light

ID # Week 0 Week 12 ID # Week 0 Week 12 ID # Week 0 Week 12 ID # Week 0 Week 12

100 0.52106001020310310
101 121070.52104011080.53
105 0.5311012.51140.51.51180.53
109 0211212.51160.51.512022.5
111 0.511220.53121101250.53
115 131230.51.51240313101.5
117 0.51.51260.5312713
128 331290.5313002

av. 0.875 2.188 av. 0.563 2.188 av. 0.375 1.875 av. 0.750 2.167

Change [[f]]rom week 0 +150% Change from week 0 +287% Change from week 0 +400% Change from week 0 +189%

Note: Mean score at week 0 (baseline) and at week 12 [[f]]or each treatment group was calculated, allowing the determination of the percentage of change from week 0.

Abbreviation: LED, light-emitting diode; ID, identi[[f]]ication; Av., average.

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A

Gomori trichrome score: 0Gomori trichrome score: 1

B

Gomori trichrome score: 0.5Gomori trichrome score: 1.5

Figure 7 Gomori staining o[[f]] retroauricular biopsy samples: (A) week 0; (B) week 12.

Notes: A visual increase o[[f]] the amount of collagen (colored in blue with Gomori trichrome) was still visible 12 weeks after the first treatment, with apparition of dense and

thick [[f]]ascicles in the papillary dermis.

This study evaluated a biophotonic model o[[f]] skin reju- in order to compensate for discrepancies and variability in

venation through a randomized and placebo-controlled clinical scoring, as well as to allow ease o[[f]] analysis and

clinical trial. Clinical outcome measures were assessed interpretation o[[f]] results.

through compilation o[[f]] various wrinkle severity and facial Analysis of both subjective physician assessment and

esthetic grading scales. The use o[[f]] multiple scales with TWS least-square mean adjusted predicted value changes

various weight values on the subjective assessment o[[f]] skin demonstrated that the groups treated with KLOX LED

appearance in a small sample number o[[f]] patients led to chal- light with KLOX placebo/base gel and KLOX LED light +

lenges in data analysis. The decision to consolidate multiple KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation had superior performance when

outcome measures into a TWS [[f]]or data analysis was made compared to the other treatment groups, with statistically

Table 5 Summary o[[f]] treatment-related adverse events

Group AGroup BGroup CGroup DAll

subjects

KLOX-001 gelKLOX LEDKLOX-001 gelStandard
[[f]]ormulationlightformulation +treatment
KLOX LED light

n=32

n=8n=8n=8n=8

n (%)

n (%)n (%)n (%)n (%)
Total numbers and5 (63)2 (25)6 (75)4 (50)17 (53)

percentages o[[f]] subjects

with TEAEs

erythema3 (38)1 (13)0 (0)2 (25)6 (19)
Brow edema1 (13)1 (13)2 (25)0 (0)4 (13)
eye lid edema2 (25)0 (0)1 (13)0 (0)3 (9)

Abbreviation: leD, light-emitting diode; Teaes, treatment emergent adverse events.

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Week 0 Week 12

Figure 8 pore size improvement at week 12.

signi[[f]]icant results obtained for subjective brow position and Histopathological results did not demonstrate any safety

TWS. concern with the use o[[f]] KLOX topical formulation and

The patients receiving SOC treatment showed signi[[f]]icant KLOX LED light, when used alone or in combination.

deterioration in patient assessment and perception during the Finally, an extensive list o[[f]] factors was evaluated by a

course o[[f]] the study. This necessitated placebo and predicted blinded committee, and direct physician evaluation, using

value adjustments to be made [[f]]or analysis, as a positive standardized and validated questionnaires as well as tissue

therapeutic e[[f]]fect would have constituted less deterioration biopsies and direct patient feedback demonstrating several

relative to the standard group. outcomes repeatedly being reported [[f]]ollowing treatment.

The use o[[f]] a large number of scales with variable weight Several patients commented on a subjective “tightening”

values on the subjective assessment o[[f]] skin appearance is of their skin, improvement in pore size, skin texture, and

an important problem that con[[f]]ounds the study results and overall appearance (Figure 8).

may prevent the demonstration o[[f]] benefits of the combined The use of specific KLOX chromophores has been

treatment with KLOX gel and KLOX LED light. Although demonstrated to speci[[f]]ically up- or downregulate cellular

the KLOX LED light + KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation group mechanisms that impact the normal healing cascade. The

demonstrated superior per[[f]]ormance in the subjective clini- use of blue light itself has been shown to affect signaling

cal assessment wing o[[f]] the study, TWS analysis favored mechanisms (eg, fibroblast growth factor), while natural

the KLOX LED light with KLOX placebo/base gel group. cutaneous chromophores may have a bigger impact than [[what]]

This may be due to the analysis o[[f]] TWS as an amalgama- was previously understood, when combined with light that

tion o[[f]] various differently weighted scales, as well as the supports an appropriate wavelength or energy transfer. The

small patient population. A larger study may be able to true role o[[f]] a chromophore-based rejuvenation strategy is in

[[f]]urther elucidate the actual discrepancies between the the combination of up- and downregulating signals leading

treatments; nevertheless, both the KLOX LED light with to a [[f]]avorable rejuvenation outcome.

KLOX placebo/base gel and KLOX LED light + KLOX- Although increased collagen deposition is o[[f]] principal

two groups. does not account [[f]]or all aspects of the results demonstrated

The rate o[[f]] collagen deposition was increased in a sub- in the present study. Future directions will require the fol-

stantial [[f]]ashion with KLOX-001 gel formulation + the KLOX lowing: an evaluation of the moisture/hydration effect of the

LED light compared to other treatment groups. technology using capacitance tools, photometric evaluation

KLOX-001 gel [[f]]ormulation and KLOX LED light, used of skin sebum production, measurement of skin pH, and

alone or in combination, were [[f]]ound to be safe and well toler- measurement of skin’s viscoelastic properties following

ated. All AEs reported in each treatment group were mild in treatment with the current biophotonic plat[[f]]orm.

intensity, without any subject being discontinued [[f]]rom the

study due to AE. Brow edema, which did occur in 13% o[[f]] Conclusion

patients, did not a[[f]]fect the patients’ overall appearance, was The study results demonstrate that KLOX LED light with

considered mild, and may, in [[f]]act, have contributed to the placebo/base gel and KLOX-001 gel formulation combined

improved skin appearance in the region. with KLOX LED light are e[[f]]fective, safe, well-tolerated, and

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