Spironolactone gel vs. adapalene gel for facial acne
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This study compares two gels applied to the face to treat mild to moderate acne. One gel contains spironolactone, a medicine that blocks hormones that cause acne, and the other contains adapalene, a common acne treatment. The goal is to see which works better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have mild to moderate acne on both sides of your face.
- You have blackheads or whiteheads (non-inflammatory acne) and red, inflamed pimples or pustules.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy.
- You are not taking birth control pills or any hormone treatments.
- You have not used any acne creams or pills (including antibiotics) in the last 2 months.
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