Acne Vulgaris — Topical Metformin Emulgel VS Salicylic Acid Peeling in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
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Efficacy and Safety of Topical Metformin Emulgel Versus Salicylic Acid Peeling in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Split Face Study
Interventional studies are often prospective and are specifically tailored to evaluate direct impacts of treatment or preventive measures on disease.
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Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
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