Assessment of the Effects of Silk Pillowcases on Acne Prone Skin

Launched by INTEGRATIVE SKIN SCIENCE AND RESEARCH · Nov 16, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at whether using silk pillowcases can help improve mild to moderate acne, compared to regular cotton pillowcases. If you’re between 15 and 45 years old and have at least a few pimples and blemishes, you might be eligible to participate. However, people with severe acne or certain other conditions, like those who smoke or use specific medications, won’t be able to join.

If you take part in the study, you’ll need to stop using certain acne treatments for a short time and keep your skin care routine the same throughout the trial. You’ll also need to wash your pillowcase weekly with a special detergent provided by the study. The researchers hope to see if sleeping on silk can make a difference for your skin!

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Males and females between the ages of 15-45 years of age
• • The presence of mild to moderate acne vulgaris based on investigator global assessment
• • Presence of at least 5 inflammatory lesions and at least 5 non-inflammatory lesions
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • The presence of severe acne as noted by investigator global assessment.
• • Those who are unwilling to discontinue systemic antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide for 4 weeks meet the washout criteria prior to enrolling.
• • Those who are unwilling to keep their facial regimen consistent throughout the study, and for 1 month prior to enrolling.
• • Individuals who are unwilling to wash pillowcase every week using provided detergent.
• • Use of isotretinoin within the three months prior to enrolment
• • Individuals who primarily sleep on their back
• • Current tobacco smoker or a tobacco smoking history of greater than 10 pack year
• • Individuals on oral contraceptive pills or progesterone or estrogen containing therapies.
• • Individuals who have changed any of their hormonal based contraception within 3 months prior to joining the study
• • Individuals with known allergy or sensitivity to Mulberry Silk or Cotton Fibers in fabric