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A study to compare the efficacy two chemical peels in post acne pigmentation

Efficacy of alpha and beta hydroxy acid chemical peels in post acne pigmentation-a double blinded randomised control trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/05/019315
Enrollment
40
Registered
2019-05-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L00-L99- Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: 50% glycolic acid peel: Chemical peeling at 0,2,4 and 6 weeks Control Intervention1: 30% salicylic acid peel: Chemical peeling at 0,2,4 and 6 weeks

Sponsors

Dr Bharathi
Lead Sponsor
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.All patients with post acne pigmentation 2.Those who give written consent for the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Pregnant and Lactating women 2.Females using oral contraceptives 3.History of taking Oral Isotretinoin 4.Patients with active herpes simplex infection or active acne lesions(pustules, nodules and cysts) 5.Patients with pre existing skin lesions over the study site 6.Patients with h/o keloidal tendency(ie any previous h/o vaccination/surgery induced scars). 7.Patients with unrealistic expectations.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in Physical Global Assessment Score at 6 weeks, after completing full course of treatment.Timepoint: 6 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in downtime between two groupsTimepoint: 6 weeeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Indradevi

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

drindradevi@rediffmail.com9443548893

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026