The Effect of Zinc Sulfate in Acnd Vulgaris.
- Author:
Kyung Ho CHUN
;
Chong Ju LEE
;
Won HOUH
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris;
Benzoyl Peroxide;
Dermatology;
Humans;
Tetracycline;
Zinc Sulfate*;
Zinc*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1981;19(2):175-181
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In order to evaluate the effect of zinc sulfate on acne vulgaris, this study was performed during 3 months' period from October, 1979 to December 31, 1979. Total number of acne patients visited at the Department of Dermatology, Han Gang Sung Shim Hospital were 130, but among them 58 patients had completed this atudy. The patients were classified in 3 groups, A, B, C, as follows. Group A (23 patients) who were treated with zinc sulfate (600mg/day) and 2. 5% benzoyl peroxide Group B (20 patients) who were treated with tetracycline (initial: 750mg/day, after 2weeks: 500rng/day) and 2. 5% benzoyl peroxide. Group C (15 patients) who were treated with only 2. 5% benzoyl peroxide. To evaluate the efficacy of treatment in these 3 groups, the number of open comedone, closed comedone, papule and pustule were counted every other week for 8 weeks. (countiuned..)
