Acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group receives topical benzoyl peroxide 5% only. Intervention 2: Treatment group receives intense pulsed light therapy in addition to topical treatment of benzoyl peroxide 5%
Treatment - Other
Control group receives topical benzoyl peroxide 5% only
Treatment group receives intense pulsed light therapy in addition to topical treatment of benzoyl peroxide 5% and
Sponsors
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: being afflicted with mild-to-moderate acne; patients who prefer to receive therapies faster than commonly used time-consuming treatments; having no acne scar; no pregnancy of breast feeding; consent to participate; receiving no antibiotic during past wo weeks or systemic steroid and retinoid during past 6 months; photosensitivity; no tendency to develop hyperthrophic scar; Exclusion criteria: sensitivity to benzoyl peroxide; no regular visits; using co-treatments.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acne Severity Index. Timepoint: Befor and 1, 2, 3 months after initiation and 1 month after the last visit. Method of measurement: Calculating corresponding formula based on the number of injuries. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acne Global Severity Scale. Timepoint: Before, 1,2,3 month after treatment and 1 month after final treatment. Method of measurement: Calculating corresponding formula based on the number of injuries. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Gholami
Isfahan Uni Med sci
Outcome results
None listed