Conditions: Acne Vulgaris Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Allocation: NA | Intervention model: SINGLE_GROUP
Enrollment: 20
Healthy volunteers: no

Brief summary:
Residual post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)from acne is disturbing to individuals with skin of color. Finacea has been anecdotally known to be beneficial in resolving PIH related to acne vulgaris. However, it has not been clinically tested for this purpose. The current study will investigate the efficacy and safety of Finacea in the treatment of acne vulgaris and PIH.

Detailed description:

Arms:
arm 1: Open label pilot study, Topical gel to be appiled twice daily for 16 weeks

Interventions: intervention 1: Azelaic acid
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Apply sparingly to the face twice a day (morning and night). Massage gently into the skin until vanishing. Approximately 0.5g (2.5cm strip) is sufficient for the entire facial area.

Protocol document: