Ginger patch takes on acne: a natural approach?
NCT ID NCT06787222
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a ginger extract patch for mild to moderate acne in 26 women aged 15–45. Each participant applies the patch to one side of the face after using a standard tretinoin cream, while the other side gets only the cream. Researchers count acne lesions and check skin bacteria and inflammation before and after 21 days of treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract patch
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, topical option to reduce acne lesions with fewer side effects than standard treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 26 participants. The effect may be modest or not better than existing treatments, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Doctoral Programme, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University
Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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