Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4

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

Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2025-04

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

improvement in acne scars as per Goodman and baron scale

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06943118

SponsorHayatabad Medical Complex

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10

Contact for this trial

Khizar Hayat, MBBS

+923159446988 ayubian944@gmail.com

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