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The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study

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Publisher:: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (Enshaieh S, 2007)
Source type:: Journal · study
Last checked:: 2026-11-10
URL:: https://doi.org/10.4103/0378-6323.30646

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Evidence: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 60 people with mild-to-moderate acne, 5% tea tree oil gel was 3.55 times more effective than placebo in improving total lesion counts and 5.75 times more effective in improving the acne severity index over 45 days.