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A study of comparison of efficacy of 80% Lactic acid peel with 50% Glycolic acid for the treatment of melasma

A comparative study of 80% Lactic acid peel vs 50% Glycolic acid peel in the treatment of melasma

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/01/049069
Enrollment
20
Registered
2023-01-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-11-13

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L814- Other melanin hyperpigmentation

Interventions

Intervention1: 80% Lactic acid Peel: Application of the agent after degreasing over the affected area for 5-15mins and neutralisation with cold normal saline. The procedure to be repeated every 2 week

Sponsors

Priya Prafulla Kadu
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinically diagnosed cases of melasma.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients on oral Isotretinoin for the past 6 months. With a history of photosensitivity. Patients with keloidal tendency, Pregnant and lactating females. Patients with an active infection at the site of treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of objective change in MASI score by 80% Lactic and 50% Glycolic peelsTimepoint: At the baseline and at 3 months.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Compare side effect profilesTimepoint: Every 2 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPriya Prafulla Kadu

Government Medical College, Akola

rechanalaul@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

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