A comparative study of the effectiveness of tea tree oil and benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne vulgaris among Filipino teenagers and adults in Metro Manila
- Author:
Erica Felicia Despuig
1
;
Paz Ines Domingo
1
;
Karla Shayne Feliciano
1
;
Fritz Angelo Casama
1
;
Ma. Inez Angela Carballo
1
;
Camille Erika Chan
1
;
Audrey Marie Chua
1
;
Stephanie Co
1
;
Steffi Grace Cocos
1
;
Roger Junior Colobong
1
;
Jose Ronilo G. Juangco
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Mild acne vulgaris
- MeSH: Tea Tree Oil; Benzoyl Peroxide
- From: Health Sciences Journal 2016;5(1):20-24
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction:The researchers aimed to determine the efficacy of tea tree oil in comparison to
benzoyl peroxide in treating mild acne. This study also aimed to identify the side effects of both
treatment modalities.
Methods:Using a randomized single blinded controlled clinical trial, teenagers and young adults with mild acne vulgaris were allocated to receive tea tree oil gel or benzoyl peroxide for four weeks. The effectiveness of the agents was measured using the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale. Posttreatment scores were compared with the baseline within groups. The difference was compared between the two study arms. Adverse reactions to the two agents were also noted.
Results :Both tea tree oil and benzoyl peroxide groups showed a significant decrease in the posttreatment lesion counts compared to the baseline, however when the mean differences were compared between groups, the difference was not significant.
Conclusion:Tea tree oil is comparable to benzoyl peroxide in treating mild acne vulgaris among teenagers and young adults. - Full text:uerm 4.pdf
