Evaluating the Efficacy of a Semi-Solid Formulation with Clove Oil and Curcumin versus Clindamycin in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Comprehensive Study of Preclinical and Clinical Findings
Topical application of a gel containing clove oil and curcumin demonstrated promising results as an effective and well-tolerated alternative or adjunctive therapy for acne vulgaris. These findings support the potential of plant-based formulations in acne management.
Authors
- Setareh Tehrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6197-4461)
- Sepideh Arbabi Bidgoli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4830-8680)
- Solmaz Ghaffari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5166-5112)
- Setareh Haghighat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6605-5245)
- Peymaneh Dastgir
Institutions
- Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran (IR)
- Islamic Azad University Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin
- Published
- 2025-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.34172/apb.025.45153
- Primary Topic
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00