Control of Therapy of Acne Papulopustulosa by Visible Light With Waterfiltered Infrared and / or Adapalen (Differin Gel)

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2009-09-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the effectivity of visible light in combination with waterfiltered infrared in treating acne papulopustulosa. The reduction of inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions within 8 weeks will be measured and compared with the standard treatment with Adapalene.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden
• Treatments: Adapalene

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mild to moderate acne papulopustulosa according to Burton Scale Stage 3 to 4

• At least 5 inflammatory and 5 non-inflammatory lesions in the face

• Age >= 14 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnant and nursing women

• Antiandrogen therapy

• therapy with antibiotics within the last 4 weeks

• therapy with retinoids within the last 6 months

• natural or artificial UV-therapy within the last 4 weeks

• severe acne papulopustulosa according to Burton Scale 5 or 6

• Severe systemic condition

• Secondary acne