Clinical Trials
A randomized, double-blind, controlled study on the safety and efficacy of 25% Tinospora rumphii (Makabuhay) cream versus 2% mupirocin cream on superficial pyodermas caused by Staphylococcus aureus (RITM)
Authors:Grace Monica Ibaviosa, MD, DPDS, Johannes Dayrit, MD, FPDS, Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel, MD, FPDS, Gracia B. Teodosio, MD, FPDS, Cara Lynn Chia, MD Abstract & CitationReferences Abstract BACKGROUND: Superficial pyoderma is an infection most commonly caused by...A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of the effects of vitamin D supplementation among diagnosed atopic dermatitis patients (EAMC)
Authors: Fatima DC. Jacinto-Calimag, MD Abstract & CitationReferences Abstract Background: Atopic Dermatitis is an emerging public health concern. Recently, several studies have explored the role of Vitamin D in atopic dermatitis. To date, there is no local study...
A randomized, double-blind clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of turmeric 1% cream in the treatment of plaque-type psoriasis in adults
Bryan Edgar Guevara MD , Elisa Rae Coo MD , Mary Jo Christine Bunagan MD
Authors: Bryan Edgar Guevara MD , Elisa Rae Coo MD , Mary Jo Christine Bunagan MD Abstract & CitationReferences Abstract Background: Turmeric demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties in laboratory and clinical studies that suggest its usefulness in...
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Comparative Study on the Efficacy and Safety of 2% Enzymatic Virgin Coconut Oil Monoglyceride Cream versus 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Cream in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
Michael Vince D. Busa, MD, DPDS, Janice Natasha C. Ng, MD, DPDS, Maricarr Pamela M. Lacuesta-Gutierrez, MD, FPDS
Acne vulgaris is a common dermatologic disorder caused by follicular colonization of Propionibacterium acnes leading to inflammation. Enzymatic virgin coconut oil monoglyceride has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and antimicrobial activity against Propionibacterium acnes.