Adjunctive Usage of a Moisturizing Lotion (Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion) to Limit the Skin Irritation Linked to the Set-Up of a Treatment by Topical Retinoid (Differin® Gel 0,1%) in Healthy Subjects of Chinese Origins

Healthy Skin Clinical Trial

Official title: Adjunctive Usage of a Moisturizing Lotion (Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion) to Limit the Skin Irritation Linked to the Set-up of a Treatment by Topical Retinoid (Differin® Gel 0,1%) in Healthy Subjects of Chinese Origins

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This is a single-center study, randomized, Investigator/Evaluator-blinded bilateral (split-face) comparison.

The objective: To assess the benefit of the concomitant use of a Moisturizing Lotion in reducing the skin irritation induced by a adapalen gel treatment in Chinese Subjects.

Clinical Trial Description

The interest & relevance of the concomitant use of a non-comedogenic moisturizer in order to decrease retinoid irritation has already been demonstrated in Caucasian patients. Such interest of associating a moisturizer when Differin® gel is prescribed has not been demonstrated in Asian populations. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Healthy Skin

• NCT number: NCT00971282
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Galderma R&D
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Start date: December 2008
• Completion date: May 2009