The Lipid Profile of the Skin Surface in Acne
Information source: University of California, Davis
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Condition(s) targeted: Acne
Intervention: Tretinoin or Adapalene (Drug); Isotretinoin (Drug)
Phase: N/A
Status: Active, not recruiting
Sponsored by: University of California, Davis Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Raja K Sivamani, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: UC Davis
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the differences in the skin lipid profile of
patients with and without acne. Secondly, the goal is to learn more about what the effects
of retinoinds (topical and systemic) are on the the skin lipid profile. We hypothesize that
the skin lipid profile of subjects with acne will be lower in inflammatory lipids in
comparison to subjects without acne.
Clinical Details
Official title: The Lipid Profile of the Skin Surface in Acne
Study design: Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Prospective
Primary outcome: Skin lipid profile of acne and healthy patients
Secondary outcome: Skin lipid profile of acne patients after treatment
Detailed description:
Skin lipid profile will be conducted via sebutapes- adhesive tapes that painlessly absorbs
sebum from the face. These tapes will be placed on the face for 1 hour. A photograph of the
face will be taken during each study visit. A sebumeter will also be used to measure skin
sebum secretion rate.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 12 Years.
Maximum age: 30 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 12 to 30 years
- have been prescribed tretinoin OR isotretinoin
Exclusion Criteria:
- those who have taken isotretinoin (systemic)
- those who used tretinoin or other topical retinoid within two weeks of starting the
study
- those with seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, or polycystic ovary syndrome
- those who are pregnant, prisoners, or cognitively impaired
- those who do not fit the inclusion criteria
Locations and Contacts
Dermatology Research Area, Davis, California 95616, United States
UC Davis Department of Dermatology, Sacramento, California 95816, United States
Additional Information
University of California-Davis Department of Dermatology Clinical Research
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Starting date: November 2013
Last updated: April 20, 2015
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