Pilot Study of Topical Copper Chlorophyllin Complex in Subjects With Facial Acne and Large Pores
Stephens TJ, McCook JP, Herndon JH
Published in Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
Methodology
Open-label pilot study of a topical copper chlorophyllin complex gel applied for 3 weeks in subjects with mild-moderate facial acne.
Key Findings
Investigators reported reductions in acne lesion counts and improvement in pore appearance with good tolerability.
Conclusions
Topical copper chlorophyllin may improve acne appearance, but the design cannot exclude placebo or regression effects.
Limitations
No control group, tiny sample, short duration, manufacturer-linked authorship, topical rather than oral chlorophyll.
Supplements Studied
Topical copper chlorophyllin complex reduced acne lesion counts and improved pore appearance over three weeks.
Investigators reported reductions in acne lesion counts and improvement in pore appearance with good tolerability.
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