The Therapeutic Effects of a Bentonite-Based Facial Mask With Alcea sulphurea Extract on Acne Severity and Patient Experience: Add-On Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acne vulgaris adversely impacts quality of life, requiring safer alternatives to conventional treatments. This study explores a facial mask combining Bentonite's detoxifying and Alcea sulphurea's anti-inflammatory properties, rooted in Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM). It aims to evaluate its efficacy in reducing acne severity and enhancing patient satisfaction, integrating traditional and modern therapeutic approaches.

Methods

This add-on randomized, controlled clinical trial included 60 patients with moderate acne, recruited through purposive sampling in Sari from October 2022 to November 2023. Participants were randomly allocated into intervention (Bentonite-Alcea mask + Azithromycin 250 mg) and placebo (placebo + Azithromycin 250 mg). Outcomes, including les

SUBMITTER: Salimi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12679517 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature