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glycolic acid and Psoriasis

glycolic acid has been researched along with Psoriasis in 2 studies

glycolic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd
glycolic acid : A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid where the methyl group has been hydroxylated.

Psoriasis: A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for nails, scalp, genitalia, extensor surfaces, and the lumbosacral region. Accelerated epidermopoiesis is considered to be the fundamental pathologic feature in psoriasis.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A double-blind, single-site, split-face clinical study was organized and carried out in order to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of a glycolic acid containing scalp lotion in conjunction with a betamethasone (as the 17-valerate) scalp application against conditions of psoriasis."5.09Double-blind clinical study reveals synergistic action between alpha-hydroxy acid and betamethasone lotions towards topical treatment of scalp psoriasis. ( Ioannides, D; Kostarelos, K; Lefaki, I; Minas, A; Teknetzis, A, 2000)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Berardesca, E1
Piero Vignoli, G1
Distante, E1
Rona, C1
Kostarelos, K1
Teknetzis, A1
Lefaki, I1
Ioannides, D1
Minas, A1

Trials

2 trials available for glycolic acid and Psoriasis

ArticleYear
Effects of glycolic acid on psoriasis.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 1998, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Female; Glycolates; Humans; Keratolytic Agents; Male; Middle Aged; Psoriasis

1998
Double-blind clinical study reveals synergistic action between alpha-hydroxy acid and betamethasone lotions towards topical treatment of scalp psoriasis.
    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2000, Volume: 14, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Betamethasone Valerate; Dosage Forms; Double-Blin

2000