Seborrheic Dermatitis: Ketoconazole 2% Foam Versus Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Seborrheic Dermatitis

In brief

The aims of this study are to compare the effectiveness of antifungal foam versus antifungal shampoo and determine patient compliance and satisfaction with both vehicles among African American females with dandruff practicing less than once weekly hair washing.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01203189

Run by

St. Louis University

People needed

23

Starts

2010-09-01

Expected to finish

2013-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-11-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 89. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• African American females aged 18 to 89 years
• Previous diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp
• TDSS between 50 and 200
• Practice less than or equal to once weekly hair washing
• Immunocompetent
• Willing to not grease or oil scalp

You may not qualify if…

• Age below 18 years or above 89 years
• Medical history of psoriasis, diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression, neurologic disorders, and/or chronic disease not stabilized by medication
• Patients taking any oral steroids and/or antifungals within 30 days of enrollment
• Sensitivity to any formulation components of either ketoconazole foam or shampoo including sulfur
• The use of any topical medications including over the counter products indicated for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis within 14 days of enrollment
• Pregnant women, women who plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding women
• Current use or history of using any biologic medication

Where it is running

• St. Louis University Department of Dermatology — St Louis, Missouri, United States

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