Phase
Condition
Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster Infection)
Shingles
Rash
Treatment
N/AClinical Study ID
Ages > 18 All Genders
Study Summary
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with clinical diagnosis of HZ confirmed by a certified dermatologist
Patients having maximum 72 hours from the start of the first vesicle
Older than 18 years
Exclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with dimethicone allergy
Patients with hydrocolloid allergy
Patients with acetaminophen allergy
Patients with aluminium sulphate and calcium acetate allergy
Patients with acyclovir allergy
Pregnant women
Breastfeeding women
Unable to give informed consent
Patients with signs of infection over the skin rash
Patients with disseminated HZ
Patients with hemorrhagic HZ
Patients with complications such as pneumonia or encephalitis
Patients unable to apply the treatment to the affected area
Patients with HZ-associated keratitis
Patients whose rash is located to hairy areas that may hinder occlusion with thehydrocolloid dressing.
Study Design
Study Description
Connect with a study center
Hospital General Dr Manuel Gea González
Mexico, DF 14080
MexicoActive - Recruiting
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