Acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The topical solution of clindamycin (1%), with topical cedar solution, is applied 2 times a day for 6 weeks on the face. Intervention 2: Control group: The topical
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects in age of 15 to 45 years old Chief complaint: mild to moderate Acne vulgaris subject willingness of herbal topical medicines use
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: pregnancy lactation History of polycyctic ovary use of acnegenic medications such as corticosteroid, hurmonal or anti-psychotic medications mechanical acne and gram-negative folliculitis History of dermal allergy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total lesion count. Timepoint: at the beginning of the study, 2nd, 6th and 8th weeks. Method of measurement: counting the comedones, papules and pustules.;Severity of Acne. Timepoint: at the beginning of the study, 2nd, 6th and 8th weeks. Method of measurement: Acne Severity Index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adverse effects including redness, burning and itching. Timepoint: 2nd, 6th and 8th weeks of study. Method of measurement: observation and physical examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactRasoul Shakiba
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed