Pilot Clinical Evaluation of a Hyaluronic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Based Gel in the Management of Folliculitis: An Open-Label, Post-Marketing Study

    November 2025 in “ Preprints.org ”
    Meda‐Elena Stefancu, Dionisio Franco Barattini, Ionel Botnaru, Carmen Vizman, L. Stucchi, Luca Barattini
    TLDR The gel effectively reduced folliculitis symptoms and was safe to use.
    This pilot study evaluated a hyaluronic acid and hydrogen peroxide gel for treating folliculitis in 13 adults over 8 weeks. Results showed a three-fold reduction in lesion count and a 66.6% improvement in Total Severity Score, with all participants expressing high satisfaction. The study confirmed the gel's safety and effectiveness, with only two mild adverse effects reported, and suggested its potential for use in dermatologic practice and future comparative trials.
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