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The efficacy of 7% ectoine cream for mild to moderate facial seborrheic dermatitis in the acute and maintenance phases, a randomized controlled trial

The efficacy of 7% ectoine cream for mild to moderate facial seborrheic dermatitis in the acute and maintenance phases, a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20260521005
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-05-21
Start date
2024-06-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Adult participants aged 18 years or older with mild-to-moderate facial seborrheic dermatitis seborrheic dermatitis, ectoine, hydrocortisone, SEDASI, randomised controlled trial

Interventions

7% Ectoine cream apply twice daily,1%Hydrocortisone cream apply twice daily
Experimental Drug,Experimental Drug
7% Ectoine cream,1%Hydrocortisone cream

Sponsors

Qualimed Co., Ltd.
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.18 years old or older 2.Mild to moderate facial Seborrheic dermatitis (SEDASI = 1-29) 3.Participate in the project voluntarily and sign the consent 4.Able to follow-up examination 5.Patient who complete treatment in active phase of the project and IGA 0 or 1

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Allergy to glucocorticoid/ingredient in ectoine cream 2.Pregnancy or lactation 3.Severe facial seborrheic dermatitis 4.Facial skin infection e.g. Bacteria, virus or fungal Other dermatology disease e.g. Acne (moderate to severe), dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis Immunocompromised Treatment of Seborrheic dermatitis in 4 weeks before participate the project (Topical steroid and drug, Topical Antifungal and drug, Topical calcineurin inhibitor, Isotretinoin)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Seborrheic Dermatitis Area and Severity Index 4weeks severity score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Investigator Global Assessment 4 weeks severity score,Patient Global Assessment 4 weeks severity score,Remission rate 4 weeks rate,Time to remission 4 weeks days

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactMontree Udompataikul

Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University

umontree@gmail.com0816148432

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026