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The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study
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BACKGROUND: Finding an effective treatment for acne that is well tolerated by the patients is a challenge. One study has suggested the efficacy of tea tree oil in treatment of the acne vulgaris. AIM: To determine the efficacy of tea tree oil in mild to moderate acne vulgaris. METHODS: This was a randomized double-blind clinical trial performed in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris. They were randomly divided into two groups and were treated with tea tree oil gel (n=30) or placebo (n=30). They were followed every 15 days for a period of 45 days. Response to treatment was evaluated by the total acne lesions counting (TLC) and acne severity index (ASI). The data was analyzed statistically using t-test and by SPSS program. RESULTS: There were no significant differences regarding demographic characteristics between the two groups. There was a significant difference between tea tree oil gel and placebo in the improvement of the TLC and also regarding improvement of the ASI. In terms of TLC and ASI, tea tree oil gel was 3.55 times and 5.75 times more effective than placebo respectively. Side-effects with both groups were relatively similar and tolerable. CONCLUSION: Topical 5% tea tree oil is an effective treatment for mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Jooya, A., Siadat, A., Iraji, F., & Enshaieh, S.
- Affiliations
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- ORCID
- Iraji, Fariba
- Venue
- Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
- Publisher
- Scientific Scholar
- Published
- 2007
- Volume
- 73
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 22
- ISSN
- 0378-6323 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2018583838
- Cited by
- 165
- References
- 9
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- FWCI
- 4.01
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Locations
- Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- TSpace (University of Toronto) (submittedVersion)
- Bioline International (Bioline International) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Keywords
- tea tree oil, topical gel, acne, mild to moderate acne, herbal medicine, treatment efficacy, tolerability
- MeSH terms
- Acne Vulgaris, Administration, Topical, Adolescent, Adult, Anti-Infective Agents, Local, Double-Blind Method, Female, Gels, Humans, Male, Severity of Illness Index, Treatment Outcome, Tea Tree Oil
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