Research Article

Efficacy of a Chinese Herbal Medicine Compound Zhangpi Ointment against Hydroxyurea-Induced Leg Ulcers: A Prospective, Randomized, Open-Label, Controlled Clinical Trial

Table 3

Adverse events in the study population.

Intervention (%)Control (%)
Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4 Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4

Cutaneous
 Allergy0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)
 Infections0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)1(3.85)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)
 Bleeding1(4.35)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)1(3.85)1(3.85)0(0.00)0(0.00)
 Dry skin0(0.00)1(4.35)0(0.00)0(0.00)1(3.85)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)
 Skin tenderness1(4.35)1(4.35)0(0.00)0(0.00)2(7.69)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)

Non-cutaneous
 Renal disorders0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)
 Liver disorders1(4.35)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)0(0.00)1(3.85)0(0.00)0(0.00)