A clinical study with 56 healthy subjects (both sexes) aged between 13 to 25 years old. Subjects enrolled had a minimum of 5 inflammatory lesions (papules, nodules and pustules) and 10 non-inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones), determined by dermatologist. The clinical evaluation considered in oiliness, shininess and global aspect of the skin too. Instrumental assessment of oiliness and shininess was performed, respectively, by Sebumeter and Sebutape. IThe tested cleanser was used twice daily (morning and evening) during 28 days.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
56
Use of daily cleanser to treat facial acne
Carlos Tortely Hospital
Niterói, Brazil
Global lesion count
using GEA scale
Time frame: baseline
Global lesion count
using GEA scale
Time frame: Day 28
Closed comedones
count
Time frame: baseline
Closed comedones
count
Time frame: Day 28
papules
count
Time frame: baseline
papules
count
Time frame: Day 28
skin oiliness
instrumental measurement Sebumeter
Time frame: baseline
skin oiliness
instrumental measurement Sebumeter
Time frame: Day 28
skin sebutape
instrumental measurement Sebumeter
Time frame: baseline
skin sebutape
instrumental measurement Sebumeter
Time frame: Day 28
subject satisfaction
questionnaire
Time frame: Day 28
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