Phase 2 Completed N=24 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Therapeutic Effects of Topical Herbal Medicine -Rhubarb Ointment on Rosacea

Rosacea · Chinese Herbal Medicine

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05045469 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Apr 2025

Primary outcomePrimary: Reduction of Flushing, Erythema, Telangiectasia, Papules, and Pustules — 1; 1.92 score on a scale

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of topical herbal medicine in the patients with rosacea.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Reduction of Flushing, Erythema, Telangiectasia, Papules, and Pustules	1; 1.92	—
SECONDARY Dermatology Quality of Life Index, DQoL	2.83; 6.25	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Willing to sign inform consent
Aged above 20 years old with rosacea
No treatment for rosacea within 2 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

With malignant lesion in the rosacea lesion
Rosacea lesion with high risk of infection
Allergy to Chinese herbal medicine patch or ointment
Pregnancy

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05045469). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.