Comparing the effectiveness of two chemical peels , 15% Trichloroacetic acid peel versus 35% Glycolic acid peel in the treatment of Melasma.

Comparative study of 15% Trichloroacetic acid peel versus 35% Glycolic acid peel for their effectiveness over Melasma. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/01/079337

Enrollment

102

Registered

2025-01-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-02-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L811- Chloasma

Interventions

Intervention1: Trichloroacetic acid 15% chemical peel: Patients will be applied Trichloroacetic acid 15%Peel over face (local application) ,(total duration )left for 5min then washed off with water.F

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient giving informed and willing consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant and lactating female. Any open wounds over face. Active bacterial infection over face. Active herpetic infection over face. Viral warts or Molluscum contagiosum on the area to be peeled. History of taking photosensitive drugs and oral contraceptives. History of abnormal scarring, atrophic skin, and isotretinoin use in last skin months.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the efficacy of Trichloroacetic acid peel 15% over Glycolic acid peel 35% in the treatment of Melasma.Timepoint: 0, 4 weeks and 8 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To determine the safety and efficacy of Trichloroacetic and peel 15% in the treatment of Melasma To determine the safety and efficacy of Glycolic acid 35% peel in the treatment of Melasma.Timepoint: 0 , 4 weeks and 8 weeks.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mohd Rafiq Tilwani

Teerthankar Mahaveer Medical College and Research Center

rafiqderma90@gmail.com7006818504

Outcome results

None listed

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