Comparison of Efficacy of 35% Glycolic Acid vs 20% Salicylic Acid Peel in the Treatment of Post Acne Scars

Phase 4Not Yet RecruitingNCT06943118

Hayatabad Medical Complex60 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two drugs in patients that presents with scars on face after acnes. The effectiveness will be measured by a goodman and baron scale. One group of patients will receive 35% glycolic acid while other group of patients will receive 20% salicylic acid and both groups will be followed by 12 weeks.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Post Acne Scars

Interventions

Chemical PeelsPROCEDURE

Chemical peel is a dermatological procedure in which chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layer

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-45 years with mild to moderate atrophic post acne scars * Fitzpatrick skin type 2-4 * No active acne or ongoing systemic acne treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy and breast feeding * History of keloid or hypertrophic scars * Use of retinoids or chemical peel in last 3 months * Active skin infections * History of hyperpigmentation after any procedure * Hypersensitivity to aspirin

Locations (1)

Hayatabad Medical Complex

Peshawar, Kpk, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

improvement in acne scars as per Goodman and baron scale

Time frame: 6 months

Central Contacts

Khizar Hayat, MBBS

CONTACT

+923159446988 ayubian944@gmail.com

Naheed Asghar, MBBS,FCPS

CONTACT

03164040189

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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