observational
    2015

    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

    Chlorophyll
    Compound

    Topical copper chlorophyllin complex reduced acne lesion counts and improved pore appearance over three weeks.

    Copper
    Mineral

    Investigators reported reductions in acne lesion counts and improvement in pore appearance with good tolerability.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:10
    Duration:3 weeks
    Quality Score:3/10

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