Split-face Tolerability Comparison Between MetroGel® 1% vs Finacea® 15% in Subjects With Healthy Skin

Split-Face Tolerability Comparison Between MetroGel® (Metronidazole Gel) 1% vs Finacea® (Azelaic Acid) 15% in Subjects With Healthy Skin

The purpose of this study is to compare the tolerability of MetroGel® 1% to Finacea® 15% in subjects with healthy skin applied according to product labeling for three weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy male and female adults (ages 18 years or older)
• Subjects with healthy skin as determined by the clinical grader

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with a degree of skin pigmentation that interferes with the reading of skin reactions
• Subjects with known allergy to one of the components of the study drugs (refer to the package inserts for MetroGel® 1% and Finacea® Gel 15%)
• Subjects who have participated in another investigational drug or device research study within 30 days of enrollment
• Subjects with a washout period for topical treatment on the treated area less than 1 week for corticosteroids and/or 4 weeks for retinoids
• Subjects with a washout period for systemic treatment less than 1 week for medications that may increase photosensitivity and/or 4 weeks for corticosteroids and/or 6 months for retinoids
• Subjects with current sunburn, eczema, atopic dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, rosacea, or other topical conditions on the area to be treated
• Subjects who foresee unprotected and intense UV exposure during the study (mountain sports, UV radiation, sunbathing, etc.)