Comparison of Efficacy of 35% Glycolic Acid vs 20% Salicylic Acid Peel in the Treatment of Post Acne Scars
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Post Acne Scars
- Registration Number
- NCT06943118
- Lead Sponsor
- Hayatabad Medical Complex
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method improvement in acne scars as per Goodman and baron scale 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hayatabad Medical Complex
🇵🇰Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan