Skin is subjected to intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic aging is influenced by genetic and hormonal factors. Estrogen has significant role in modulating skin physiology. In post menopausal women, skin aging is accelerated because of hypoestrogenism. Administration of estrogen can delay the process of skin aging. Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like compounds which can be found naturally in plants. The investigators intend to study the efficacy of Trigonella foenum-graceum extract as topical phytoestrogen in skin aging treatment of post menopausal women.
In this double-blinded unmatched randomized controlled trial, the investigators intend to study the efficacy of Trigonella foenum-graceum extract as topical phytoestrogen in skin aging treatment of post menopausal women. The investigators have gathered 21 participants that will be divided into 2 groups, experimental group and control group. Experimental group will get treatment with topical cream containing Trigonella foenum-graceum extract, while control group will get treatment with placebo cream. The study will be held in esthetic cluster, Kencana Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, and radiology cluster, Kencana Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from August 2019 until November 2019.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
21
Topical cream containing Trigonella foenum-graceum extract
Wardah brand facial wash
Parasol sunscreen cream SPF 33
Placebo topical cream
Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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