TABLE 2.
Response of acne patients to treatment with topical timolol maleate 0.5%
| VARIABLES | BEFORE | AFTER | p-VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comedones | |||
| Mean±SD | 32.1±15.69 | 24.14±13.69 | <0.001** |
| Median (range) | 28 (8–56) | 24 (4–50) | |
| Papules | |||
| Mean±SD | 4.76±2.14 | 3.93±1.77 | <0.001** |
| Median (range) | 4 (1–8) | 2 (1–6) | |
| Pustules | |||
| Mean±SD | 1.72±1.33 | 1.59±1.21 | 0.043* |
| Median (range) | 2 (0–6) | 1 (0–4) | |
| TLC | |||
| Mean±SD | 38.66±16.66 | 29.45±14.01 | <0.001** |
| Median (range) | 38 (12–64) | 27 (8–55) | |
| ASI | |||
| Mean±SD | 16.24±5.87 | 12.48±4.6 | <0.001** |
| Median (range) | 17 (7–30) | 12 (6–24.5) | |
ASI: acne severity index; SD: standard deviation; TLC: total lesion count
*
Statistically significant difference (p≤0.05)
**
Statistically highly significant difference (p≤0.001)