Outcomes on additional analyses (6 weeks of treatment)
| Placebo, mean | Betamethasone, mean | Mean difference (95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessed redness, mmVAS | 18.9 | 17.9 | −0.52 (−5.50 to 4.47) | 0.835 |
| Assessed purpleness, mmVAS | 7.1 | 8.3 | 1.42 (−2.46 to 5.31) | 0.461 |
| Assessed oedema, mmVAS | 5.5 | 7.5 | 2.24 (−2.16 to 6.65) | 0.307 |
| Assessed ulceration, mmVAS | 0.6 | 0.2 | −0.42 (−1.42 to 0.57) | 0.392 |
VAS = visual analogue scale.