A comparative study of 20% azelaic acid cream versus 5% tranexamic acid solution for the treatment of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with acne vulgaris: A single-blinded randomized clinical trial

Study Design

Subject Type

Human

Trial Design

Single-Blind, Randomised, Controlled

Trial Duration

84 days

Participants

82 (60 completed)

Age Range

18-45 years

Efficacy

Intervention(s)			Outcome		Method		Effect	Description
Azelaic Acid			Hyperpigmentation		Clinical grading		🠫	Sign in to read for free
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Tranexamic Acid			Hyperpigmentation		Clinical grading		🠫	Sign in to read for free
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Side Effects

Intervention(s)			Outcome		Effect	Description
Tranexamic Acid			Blistering		–	Sign in to read for free
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Azelaic Acid			Blistering		–	Sign in to read for free
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Azelaic Acid			Itching		–	Sign in to read for free
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Tranexamic Acid			Itching		–	Sign in to read for free
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Azelaic Acid			Skin Discomfort		⇧	Sign in to read for free
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Tranexamic Acid			Skin Discomfort		–	Sign in to read for free
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Azelaic Acid			Skin Redness		⇧	Sign in to read for free
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Tranexamic Acid			Skin Redness		⇧	Sign in to read for free
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Study Summary

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