None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
There are reasons to believe that medical grade-honey applied directly to skin may be an effective treatment for rosacea. In this study 10 adults with rosacea will apply honey to their face for 30-60 minutes twice daily for 2 weeks. After two weeks the rosacea will be assessed to look at changes in severity. Participants will also be asked about their experience of using honey. This trial will provide useful information on the practicalities of topical honey as a treatment for rosacea. It will also give an initial signal as to whether honey may be effective.
Interventions
Topical medical grade honey applied to rosacea for 30-60 minutes twice daily for 2 weeks. The subject will apply a sufficient amount of honey to create a thin film over the affected area on their face.
Sponsors
Medical Research Institute of New Zealand
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Primary purpose
Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Aged 16 or over at the time of enrolment Roasacea involving the upper or lower limbs Bilateral lesions, to allow comparison
Exclusion criteria
Requirement for topical or systemic corticosteroids, as judged by treating doctor Requirement for antibiotic therapy, as judged by treating doctor Known or suspected allergy to honey Any other condition which, at the investigators discretion, it is believed may present a safety risk or impact the feasibility of the study or the study results
Outcome results
None listed