Valacyclovir+Temovate Gel for the Treatment of Herpes Labialis

Summary

A randomized study comparing the combination of valacyclovir and temovate gel (clobetasol gel) versus placebo for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).

Timeline

Start

2004-09

Primary completion

2007-03

Completion

2008-01

Publications

• Hull C, McKeough M, Sebastian K, Kriesel J, Spruance S. Valacyclovir and topical clobetasol gel for the episodic treatment of herpes labialis: a patient-initiated, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2009 Mar;23(3):263-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2008.03047.x. Epub 2009 Jan 8.

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