Status:
UNKNOWN
Assessment of the Effects of Silk Pillowcases on Acne Prone Skin
Lead Sponsor:
Integrative Skin Science and Research
Conditions:
Acne Vulgaris
Eligibility:
All Genders
15-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of using silk pillowcases in mild to moderate non-cystic acne prone skin in comparison to cotton pillowcases.
Detailed Description
The investigators will evaluate acne severity/ lesion count, trans-epidermal water loss, and sebum production in participants. There is an equal chance of being assigned a 100% silk pillowcase or 100%...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Males and females between the ages of 15-45 years of age
- The presence of mild to moderate acne vulgaris based on investigator global assessment
- Presence of at least 5 inflammatory lesions and at least 5 non-inflammatory lesions
Exclusion
- The presence of severe acne as noted by investigator global assessment.
- Those who are unwilling to discontinue systemic antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide for 4 weeks meet the washout criteria prior to enrolling.
- Those who are unwilling to keep their facial regimen consistent throughout the study, and for 1 month prior to enrolling.
- Individuals who are unwilling to wash pillowcase every week using provided detergent.
- Use of isotretinoin within the three months prior to enrolment
- Individuals who primarily sleep on their back
- Current tobacco smoker or a tobacco smoking history of greater than 10 pack year
- Individuals on oral contraceptive pills or progesterone or estrogen containing therapies.
- Individuals who have changed any of their hormonal based contraception within 3 months prior to joining the study
- Individuals with known allergy or sensitivity to Mulberry Silk or Cotton Fibers in fabric
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 10 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 10 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06142487
Start Date
November 10 2023
End Date
November 10 2023
Last Update
November 21 2023
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