A double-blind comparative study of sodium sulfacetamide lotion 10% versus selenium sulfide lotion 2.5% in the treatment of pityriasis (tinea) versicolor.

Abstract

Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, which consists of hyperpigmented and hypopigmented scaly patches, is often difficult to treat. A double-blind comparative study between once-a-day sodium sulfacetamide lotion and selenium sulfide lotion was undertaken. Both treatments were safe and efficacious. Selenium sulfide was statistically more efficacious (76.2% vs 47.8%, P=.013).

• Authors: Cheryl A Hull, Sandra Marchese Johnson
• Journal: Cutis (Cutis) Vol. 73 Issue 6 Pg. 425-9 (Jun 2004) ISSN: 0011-4162 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15224788 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Dermatologic Agents
• Selenium Compounds
• Sulfacetamide
• selenium disulfide

Topics

• Administration, Cutaneous
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Child
• Dermatologic Agents (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Double-Blind Method
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Prospective Studies
• Selenium Compounds (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Sulfacetamide (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Tinea Versicolor (drug therapy, pathology)