Comparing effect of sertaconazole 2% cream versus clotrimazole 1% cream on treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in adult

Comparing effect of sertaconazole 2% cream versus clotrimazole 1% cream on treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in adult: Double blind randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201701299014N141

Enrollment

100

Registered

2017-01-29

Start date

2017-02-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrhoeic dermatitis, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Sertaconazole 2% cream twice a day for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: Clotrimazole 1% cream twice a day for 4 weeks.

Treatment - Drugs

Intervention group 1: Sertaconazole 2% cream twice a day for 4 weeks.

Intervention group 2: Clotrimazole 1% cream twice a day for 4 weeks.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age of 18 to 65 years; seborrheic dermatitis the scalp and face area. Exclusion criteria: pregnancy or breastfeeding; severe seborrheic dermatitis with Itching score greater than 7; treatment with local or systemic corticosteroid, methyldopa, chlorpromazine, or anti-acne drugs during the last month; systemic disease such as Parkinson, AIDS, and mood disorder; sensitivity to drug.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Number and size of the wound. Timepoint: before and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: through clinical examination.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ali Abbas Shabak

Sina Hospital

alishabak8@gmail.co+98 81 3827 4184

Outcome results

None listed

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