Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra

Skinmed. 2010 Mar-Apr;8(2):80-6.

Abstract

This study evaluated the effect of an onion extract cream with Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid in improving the appearance of striae rubra (SR). Women participants with bilateral, outer aspect of the thigh SR were randomized to apply a quarter-sized amount of the onion extract cream twice daily for 12 weeks to the randomized left or right, outer aspect of the thigh. No treatment was administered to the contralateral side. Participants were evaluated at weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12. Primary efficacy endpoints included color, texture, softness, and overall appearance of SR by the participant and investigator at week 12. The treated thigh demonstrated a statistically significant difference in the mean change in participant and investigator evaluations in overall appearance, texture, color, and softness compared with the untreated thigh at week 12. No adverse events occurred during the study. The onion extract cream was well tolerated and significantly improved the appearance of SR in women.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Centella
  • Elastic Tissue / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Middle Aged
  • Ointments / administration & dosage
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage*
  • Triterpenes / administration & dosage*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Centella asiatica extract
  • Ointments
  • Plant Extracts
  • Triterpenes
  • Hyaluronic Acid