Metronidazole 0.75% gel vs. ketoconazole 2% cream in the treatment of facial seborrheic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind study.
randomized, double-blind
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
StrongKetoconazole
vs Metronidazole
for Redness Reduction
Evidence suggests ketoconazole reduces facial redness 1.17 times more effectively than metronidazole for improving skin tone.
1.17x
Effect ratio
Ketoconazole
Favored
1
Study
Direct
Comparison
CoreSubjective endpointTone
Limits: Includes subjective endpoint
How to read this claim
Direct comparison with enough study context for public-facing comparative wording, with limits noted for includes subjective endpoint.
The published evidence does not currently show a major generalization warning beyond the listed study limits.