Acne Vulgaris
Conditions
Keywords
moderate, facial acne, acne vulgaris
Brief summary
This study was conducted to determine the effects and side effects of ProOxy facial spray in the treatment of acne.
Detailed description
A study on the effects and side effects of ProOxy facial spray was done. Sixty people were selected and approved to participate in this study. Pictures of the face (frontal,left side and right side) were taken upon acceptance, during and after treatment at 4,8 and 12 weeks intervals.
Interventions
Clean the face with ProOxy facial wash before spraying ProOxy on the face enough to wet it twice daily, upon waking up and before bedtime.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* patients with acne on their faces only * patients who are at least 18 years of age * patients who have normal and disease free skin at the dorsal surface of the upper arm. * patients who are willing to follow instructions on both the Patch Test Part one and Part Two procedures and to follow scheduled visits.
Exclusion criteria
* patients with systemic illnesses(such as but not limited to heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, liver disease, kidney disease) * patients with very dark skin color, Fitzpatrick skin type V-VI, who are prone to post=inflammatory hyperpigmentation. * patients with intake of oral medications including glucocorticoids or any immuno-suppressants or who have undergone ultraviolet phototherapy for the past 2 weeks prior to the patch test. * patients with history of contact dermatitis, dermatographism or anaphylaxis. * patients with history of eczematous and inflammatory dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in the appearances,sizes of the acne lesions as well as the disappearance of acne on the face. | 4,8,12 weeks post application of the spray | Upon acceptance,pictures are taken and acne lesions are identified and counted and after 4,8, and 12 weeks during and after application of ProOxy. |
Countries
Philippines