Antifungal cream could be new acne treatment
NCT ID NCT07237763
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a common antifungal cream, ketoconazole, can treat mild acne as well as a standard retinoid cream, adapalene. Fifty-two people with mild acne will use one of the two creams for 12 weeks. Researchers will count pimples and check for side effects to see if ketoconazole is a good alternative.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ketoconazole 2% cream
- What this could lead to
- If ketoconazole works as well as adapalene with fewer side effects, it could offer a gentler option for treating mild acne.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 52 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Ketoconazole is an antifungal, not a standard acne treatment, so it may not be effective for all acne types.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ACNE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
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
-
Cairo university
Cairo, Egypt
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Could a vaccine clear up severe teen acne?
- A new serum aims to clear acne and boost skin confidence
- Can coconut oil calm acne without irritating sensitive skin?
- Acne fighters: ubiquinol and pomegranate peel extract put to the test
- Gut bacteria cocktail could clear acne without pills or creams
- New laser shows promise for wrinkle reduction in clinical trial