Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Conditions
Brief summary
Comparing the amount of papules, macules, pustules, and irritation caused by pseudofolluculitis barbae in subjects using depilatory cream versus traditional shaving methods.
Detailed description
Comparing an experimental group that will remove facial hair with magic shave powder gold, and a control group that will continue using traditional shaving methods. Both the subject and a physician will make observations to determine the efficacy of depilatory creams in reducing pseudofolliculits barbae.
Interventions
DRUGMagic Shave Powder Gold
Depilatory Cream for facial hair removal
DEVICETraditional Shaving Methods
Continued facial hair removal using traditional razors
Sponsors
Wayne State University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Masking description
Single blinded study where investigator does not know what method of facial hair removal subjects have used
Intervention model description
Comparing an experimental to control group
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male * PFB patient
Exclusion criteria
* Failed sensitivity testing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Investigator Global Assessment | 12 weeks | Difference in the investigator assessment of lesions and irritation at baseline and 12 weeks, measured by investigator. The scale title is Investigator Global Assessment, the minimum value is 0, the maximum is 5. Higher scores mean worse outcome. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Global Assessment | 12 weeks | Difference in the investigator assessment of disease symptoms at baseline and 12 weeks, measured by patient. The scale title is Patient Global Assessment, the minimum value is 0, the maximum is 5. Higher scores mean worse outcome. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed