Effect of Cold Atmospheric Plasma on Malassezia Folliculitis

Summary

The cold atmospheric plasma may provide a new and effective method for the treatment of Malassezia folliculitis. The investigators conduct this randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of cold atmospheric plasma on Malassezia folliculitis. Participants entered this double-blind placebo-controlled trial will randomly assign to treatment with either cold atmospheric plasma or antifungal drugs. The differences of treatment effects of the two groups will be observed and compared.

Timeline

Start

2022-08-03

Primary completion

2023-12-17

Completion

2023-12-17

Publications

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