Status:

COMPLETED

Seborrheic Dermatitis: Ketoconazole 2% Foam Versus Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo

Lead Sponsor:

St. Louis University

Conditions:

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-89 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aims of this study are to compare the effectiveness of antifungal foam versus antifungal shampoo and determine patient compliance and satisfaction with both vehicles among African American females...

Detailed Description

A wide variety of topical vehicles are available for medications that treat scalp disorders. Proper vehicle selection is important when managing scalp conditions, such as seborrheic dermatitis, becaus...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • African American females aged 18 to 89 years
  • Previous diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp
  • TDSS between 50 and 200
  • Practice less than or equal to once weekly hair washing
  • Immunocompetent
  • Willing to not grease or oil scalp

Exclusion

  • Age below 18 years or above 89 years
  • Medical history of psoriasis, diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression, neurologic disorders, and/or chronic disease not stabilized by medication
  • Patients taking any oral steroids and/or antifungals within 30 days of enrollment
  • Sensitivity to any formulation components of either ketoconazole foam or shampoo including sulfur
  • The use of any topical medications including over the counter products indicated for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis within 14 days of enrollment
  • Pregnant women, women who plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding women
  • Current use or history of using any biologic medication

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

23 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01203189

Start Date

September 1 2010

End Date

June 1 2013

Last Update

November 6 2017

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St. Louis University Department of Dermatology

St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63104