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Investigation of facial mask containing chitosan along with salicylic acid

Investigation of the effect of using a sheet mask containing chitosan along with salicylic acid on accelerating acne treatment

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20221113056487N2
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-06-02
Start date
2025-11-14
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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

Conditions

Moderate Acne Voulgaris. Acne vulgaris

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The used mask is a sheet mask (spunlace nonwoven fabric) that has been impregnated with a 0.5% chitosan bioactive solution (the main active ingredient) and 0.5% sal

Sponsors

Ilam University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of moderate acne vulgaris No internal interventions Age range 12-65 years No treatment during the last month Not receiving hormonal drugs such as testosterone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Autoimmune diseases and systemic diseases Rosacea or Dermatitis Severe acne vulgaris Receiving systemic corticosteroids or hormonal treatments

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Oiliness of the skin. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and then once a week. Method of measurement: Abnormal shine of the skin, photography, presence of acne.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Average number of acne lesions. Timepoint: The average number of acnes is measured on the first day and then every two weeks. Method of measurement: Observation.;Average number of comedones. Timepoint: The average number of comedones is measured on the first day and then every two weeks. Method of measurement: Observation.;Average number of inflamed papules. Timepoint: The average number of inflamed papules is measured on the first day and then every twoweeks. Method of measurement: Observation.;The rate of recovery of lesions. Timepoint: Every two weeks. Method of measurement: Observation.;Satisfaction score of mask use. Timepoint: The end of study. Method of measurement: En Questionnaire form of lay et al.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Hossein Haddadi

Ilam University of Medical Sciences

haddadi841@gmail.com00843346098

Outcome results

None listed

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