Promising iodine treatment for acneEfficacy and tolerability of liposomal polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine hydrogel for the localized treatment of chronic infective, inflammatory, dermatoses: an uncontrolled pilot study.
We explored the effectiveness of liposomal polyvinyl-pyrrolidone (PVP)-iodine hydrogel for treating chronic inflammatory skin conditions, including acne. In our study, 30 participants with acne vulgaris received a 3% PVP-iodine hydrogel for up to four weeks.
By examining the Global Clinical Severity Score, we observed a notable improvement specific to acne, with a score change of 0.5, which was statistically significant. Alongside this, enhancements in pain levels and overall quality of life were also reported.
Importantly, the treatment was generally well tolerated, with only minor side effects such as burning or itching experienced by a small percentage of participants. Overall, these findings suggest that liposomal PVP-iodine hydrogel could be a promising option for managing acne and potentially other skin infections related to bacterial presence.
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