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Assessment of the Efficacy of Topical Ketoconazole 2% Cream in Comparison With Topical Retinoids in the Treatment of Mild Comedonal and Papulopustular Acne
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
objective: is to assess the efficacy of topical ketoconazole 2% cream in comparison with topical retinoid in the treatment of mild comedonal and papulopustular acne to determine if ketoconazole can be an alternative to topical retinoid with less side effects and more compliance. Patients and methods: 52 patients with mild comedonal and papulopustular acne will be randomized into 2 groups and instructed to apply randomly either topical KTZ 2% cream or topical retinoid cream for a period of 12 weeks. Evaluation of response will be done by a blinded investigator
Official title: Comparison Between Topical Ketoconazole 2% Cream and Topical Adapalene 2% Cream in the Treatment of Mild Comedonal and Papulopustular Acne, a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2024-01-15
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-11-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
advised to apply topical ketoconazole 2% cream twice daily on the whole face.
ketoconazole will be applied twice per day on the face for 12 weeks
topical adapalene to the face
will be advised to apply topical adapalene cream once daily at night on the whole face except sensitive areas for a period of 12 weeks
Locations (1)
Cairo university
Cairo, Egypt