Dutasteride gel for facial acne versus standard combination gel
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This study tests a new acne gel made from dutasteride (a medication often used for hair loss) against a standard three-ingredient prescription gel. It aims to see if the dutasteride gel is safe and works well for treating facial acne.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have acne on your face (but not the severe, deep, painful type called nodulocystic acne).
- You have not used topical acne treatments (creams/gels) on your face in the last 4 weeks.
- You have not taken any systemic (by mouth) medications for acne or any other condition in the last 3 months.
- You are not trying to become pregnant or have a history of infertility or difficulty fathering children.
- You do not have any other skin conditions or serious illnesses, and you are willing to attend follow-up visits.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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