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

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-45
SponsorHayatabad Medical Complex

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

Pregnancy and breast feeding

History of keloid or hypertrophic scars

Use of retinoids or chemical peel in last 3 months

Active skin infections

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Chemical Peels

    Procedure/Surgery

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

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: 35% glycolic acid peelExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: 20% salicylic acidExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

improvement in acne scars as per Goodman and baron scale

Time frame
6 months

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

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