Condition 1: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH. Condition 2: Hypertrophic scar. Condition 3: Erythema. Condition 4: Infection of the scar site. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation Hypertrophic scar Other erythematous conditions Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients should be older than 18 years old. Patient should have acne scars on the face.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients have a history of sensitivity to fusidic acid or Mometazon components. Patients have an active infection at the scar site. Patients are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients are undergoing hormone therapy or concomitant use of contraceptives. Patients have used topical treatments containing corticosteroids, peels, or lighteners in the study areas within the past 3 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patients' improvement score. Timepoint: At baseline (month 0), and at 1, 2, and 3 months after intervention initiation. Method of measurement: using a 5-point patient rating scale.;Physician's recovery score. Timepoint: At baseline (month 0), and at 1, 2, and 3 months after intervention initiation. Method of measurement: using a 5-point physician rating scale.;Infection at the treatment site. Timepoint: At baseline (month 0), and at 1, 2, and 3 months after intervention initiation. Method of measurement: Clinical evaluation by a dermatologist based on the presence of signs of infection including: purulent discharge, diffuse erythema, persistent pain, local or generalized fever, and the need for drug treatment (antibiotics).;Dermoscopic score of the lesion. Timepoint: At baseline (month 0), and at 1, 2, and 3 months after intervention initiation. Method of measurement: Clinical evaluation and scoring by a dermatologist using dermoscopic criteria on a five-point rating scale.;Severity of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) from the physician’s perspective. Timepoint: At baseline (month 0), and at 1, 2, and 3 months after intervention initiation. Method of measurement: ????? ?????? ?????? (Visual Analogue Scale) ???? ?? ?? ?? ?????????? ?? ???? ??? ????? ????? ?? ?? ??? (???? ?????) ?? ?? (??????? ??? ???? ?????) ?????? ? ??????????? ??????. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences