Single-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a Cream Formulation for Improving Facial Wrinkles and Skin Quality.

INTRODUCTION: Several therapeutic modalities from topicals to chemical peels and energy-based devices are available to improve skin quality and reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the face and neck area.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this single-center, double blinded, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Nimni Cream by Hydropeptide® on skin quality and wrinkles.

METHODS: 20 patients were randomized in a 3:1 ratio to use either Nimni Cream by Hydropeptide or placebo starting with twice a week application and increasing to daily for 8 weeks. Patient and investigator assessments were conducted on week 4 and 8.

RESULTS: At week 8, blinded and treating investigator assessments showed a statistically significant improvement in global aesthetic improvement scale assessments in the active group for the face, but not the neck area. There was also a trend towards improvement in Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale scores in the active, but not placebo group, at both time-points, for the face and neck, but the results were not statistically significant. The majority of patients were satisfied with the results and no adverse effects were reported.

CONCLUSION: Nimni Cream by Hydropeptide is safe and effective for improving skin quality in the face and can be considered a satisfactory therapeutic option adjuvant to aesthetic procedures. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018;17(6):664-669.