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NCT07237763
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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

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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

DRUG

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

DRUG

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