Comparison of the efficacy of 5% topical spironolactone gel and placebo in the treatment of mild and moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized controlled trial. [2010.10.22]
Abstract Background: Topical spironolactone may be effective for the treatment of acne patients with increased sebum secretion... Conclusion: The 5% spironolactone topical gel resulted in a decrease in the TLC in acne vulgaris, while it had no significant efficacy in the ASI.
Fractional nonablative 1,540-nm laser resurfacing of atrophic acne scars. A randomized controlled trial with blinded response evaluation. [2010.09]
The efficacy of nonablative fractional laser resurfacing of acne scars has been described in case reports and uncontrolled trials... The nonablative 1,540-nm fractional laser improves acne scars with a minimum of adverse effects.
Irritation potential of tretinoin gel microsphere pump versus adapalene plus benzoyl peroxide gel. [2010.08]
This single-center, investigator-blinded, randomized, split-face, phase 4 study compared the irritation potential of tretinoin gel microsphere (TGM) 0.04% in a pump dispenser with adapalene 0.1% plus benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel (ADA-BPO 0.1%/2.5%) in a panel of 170 subjects... While both agents were well tolerated by most patients, TGM 0.04% pump demonstrated significantly better tolerance than ADA-BPO 0.1%/2.5% gel in both neurosensory parameters and signs of contact irritation.
Mortality in the randomized, controlled lung intergroup trial of isotretinoin. [2010.06]
In 2001, we reported that mortality may have been higher with isotretinoin (30 mg/d for 3 years) than with placebo in the subgroup of current smokers among the 1,166 patients with definitively resected early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who participated in the randomized, controlled Lung Intergroup Trial...
Randomized comparison of the safety and efficacy of tazarotene 0.1% cream and adapalene 0.3% gel in the treatment of patients with at least moderate facial acne vulgaris. [2010.05]
This 16-week study evaluated once-daily tazarotene 0.1% cream and adapalene 0.3% gel in patients with moderate-to-severe acne. Patients treated with tazarotene 0.1% cream performed better in many acne efficacy measures (reduction in lesion counts, percentage of patients achieving a 50 percent lesion count reduction, overall disease severity, investigator's global assessment) than did patients treated with adapalene 0.3% gel...
Photodynamic therapy of acne vulgaris using 5-aminolevulinic acid 0.5% liposomal spray and intense pulsed light in combination with topical keratolytic agents. [2010.04]
Increasing antibiotic resistance of Propionibacterium acnes and growing awareness on the side effects of topical and systemic drugs in the treatment of acne vulgaris by physicians and patients have paved the way for a search into new efficacious and safe treatment modalities such as photodynamic therapy (PDT).
An open-label, split-face study comparing the safety and efficacy of levulan kerastick (aminolevulonic acid) plus a 532 nm KTP laser to a 532 nm KTP laser alone for the treatment of moderate facial acne. [2010.03]
Recent advances in light therapy coupled with photosensitizers offer alternatives to topical creams and gels and systemic oral agents for acne treatment. To examine the safety and efficacy of the photosensitizer 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) in patients with moderate-to-severe acne, a randomized, split-face study, using ALA on one side of the face, was followed by exposure of the entire face to 532 nm potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser...
Effective and safe combination therapy for severe acne vulgaris: a randomized, vehicle-controlled, double-blind study of adapalene 0.1%-benzoyl peroxide 2.5% fixed-dose combination gel with doxycycline hyclate 100 mg. [2010.02]
There is a paucity of treatment options for severe acne vulgaris aside from oral isotretinoin. This randomized, vehicle-controlled, multicenter, double-blind study evaluated the efficacy and safety of combination therapy using adapalene 0.1%-benzoyl peroxide 2.5% (A/BPO) fixed-dose combination gel with doxycycline hyclate 100 mg in the treatment of severe acne vulgaris...
A comparative study of topical 5-aminolevulinic acid incubation times in photodynamic therapy with intense pulsed light for the treatment of inflammatory acne. [2009.12]
CONCLUSION: PDT with a long ALA incubation time might be more adequate for a pronounced outcome with inflammatory acne.
Liposomal methylene blue hydrogel for selective photodynamic therapy of acne vulgaris. [2009.11]
BACKGROUND: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been proposed as a treatment option for acne vulgaris. The authors have proposed in this work a liposomal delivery for methylene blue (MB) for selective acne treatment. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of liposomes loaded methylene blue (LMB) based photodynamic therapy in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris in a randomized, controlled and investigator blinded study... CONCLUSION: Liposomal MB hydrogel selectively delivered MB to sebaceous gland and was effective in photodynamic treatment of mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.
Comparison of a long-pulse Nd:YAG laser and a combined 585/1,064-nm laser for the treatment of acne scars: a randomized split-face clinical study. [2009.11]
BACKGROUND: Nonablative laser is gaining popularity because of the low risk of complications, especially in patients with darker skin. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and safety of a long-pulse neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser and a combined 585/1,064-nm laser for the treatment of acne scars... CONCLUSION: Both lasers ameliorated acne scarring with minimal downtime. In light of this finding, optimal outcomes might be achieved when laser treatment types are chosen after considering individual scar type and response.
Adapalene-benzoyl peroxide, a unique fixed-dose combination topical gel for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a transatlantic, randomized, double-blind, controlled study in 1670 patients. [2009.11]
BACKGROUND: Combination therapy utilizing agents with complementary mechanisms of action is recommended by acne guidelines to help simultaneously target multiple pathogenic factors. A unique, topical, fixed-dose combination gel with adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide (BPO) 2.5% has recently been developed for the once-daily treatment of acne. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of adapalene 0.1%-BPO 2.5% fixed-dose combination gel (adapalene-BPO) relative to adapalene 0.1% monotherapy (adapalene), BPO 2.5% monotherapy (BPO), and the gel vehicle (vehicle) in a large population for the treatment of acne vulgaris... CONCLUSIONS: Adapalene-BPO provides significantly greater and synergistic efficacy and a faster onset of action with an acceptable safety profile in the treatment of acne vulgaris when compared with the corresponding vehicle and the adapalene and BPO monotherapies.
Tolerability of high-dose topical tretinoin: the Veterans Affairs Topical Tretinoin Chemoprevention Trial. [2009.10]
BACKGROUND: Topical tretinoin is a medication commonly used for acne that has potential application in the long-term treatment of photodamaged skin. However, there are few published data regarding the tolerability of high-dose tretinoin with long-term use. OBJECTIVES: To assess the long-term tolerability of tretinoin 0.1% cream... CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the tolerability level of topical tretinoin was high in this study population, with almost 40% of the tretinoin group reporting no side-effects, and the majority (67%) tolerating at least once-daily dosing at 6-month follow-up. High-dose topical tretinoin is feasible for long-term use in this population.
Study of the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of 2 fixed-dose combination gels in the management of acne vulgaris. [2009.10]
This study investigated the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of 2 fixed-dose combination gels for the treatment of facial acne: clindamycin 1%-benzoyl peroxide 5% gel with hydrating excipients (C/BPO HE) and adapalene 0.1%-benzoyl peroxide 25% gel (A/BPO).We conclude that C/BPO HE and A/BPO have similar efficacy in treating inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions, but C/BPO HE achieves better overall treatment success in less time coupled with a significantly better tolerability profile and notably better safety profile.
Specific gel-cream as adjuvant to oral isotretinoin improved hydration and prevented TEWL increase--a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. [2009.09]
BACKGROUND: Hydrating and emollient products are often recommended to patients under isotretinoin therapy to control the most frequent mucocutaneous side effects and to improve adherence to treatment. AIMS: To assess, using noninvasive biophysical tests, the clinical and instrumental effectiveness of a hydrating gel-cream compared with placebo as an adjuvant to isotretinoin for treatment of facial skin in patients with inflammatory acne... CONCLUSIONS: Compared with placebo, the specific gel-cream with active products as an adjuvant to oral isotretinoin improved hydration, prevented TEWL increase, and reduced inflammatory acne lesions after 30 days.
Comparing a novel solubilized benzoyl peroxide gel with benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin: final data from a multicenter, investigator-blind, randomized study. [2009.09]
INTRODUCTION: A solubilized 5% BPO gel has been developed to enhance the bioavailability, follicular penetration, and efficacy of BPO... CONCLUSION: Compared with BPO/clindamycin, the solubilized BPO gel offers significantly greater reductions in non-inflammatory lesion count and comparable reductions in inflammatory lesion count in the absence of an antibiotic.
A randomized controlled trial of a low-dose combined oral contraceptive containing 3 mg drospirenone plus 20 microg ethinylestradiol in the treatment of acne vulgaris: lesion counts, investigator ratings and subject self-assessment. [2009.09]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of a combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing 3 mg drospirenone (drsp) plus 20 microg ethinylestradiol (EE) administered in 24 days of active treatment followed by a four-day hormone-free interval (24/4 regimen) compared with placebo for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris... CONCLUSION: The 3 mg drsp/20 microg EE COC administered in a 24/4 regimen significantly reduced acne lesions.
Efficacy and tolerability of a fixed combination of clindamycin phosphate (1.2%) and low concentration benzoyl peroxide (2.5%) aqueous gel in moderate or severe acne subpopulations. [2009.08]
BACKGROUND: Oral antibiotics are commonly prescribed for moderate or severe acne, but there may be limitations due to concerns about side effects associated with systemic treatments. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed combination clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% (clindamycin-BP 2.5%) aqueous gel in the treatment of moderate or severe acne subpopulations... CONCLUSION: Clindamycin-BP 2.5% aqueous gel is an effective and safe once-daily treatment for moderate or severe acne.
Comparison of a pulsed dye laser and a combined 585/1,064-nm laser in the treatment of acne vulgaris. [2009.08]
BACKGROUND: The effect of combined 585/1,064-nm (sequential dual-wavelength pulsed dye laser (PDL) and neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet) laser therapy for acne vulgaris has not been evaluated. OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy and safety of PDL and of combined 585/1,064-nm laser treatment for mild to moderate facial acne... CONCLUSIONS: PDL and combined 585/1,064 nm laser were safe and effective for the treatment of inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions.
A North American study of adapalene-benzoyl peroxide combination gel in the treatment of acne. [2009.08]
A fixed-dose combination gel with adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide (BPO) 2.5% recently has been developed for the treatment of acne vulgaris. In this multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, active- and vehicle-controlled study conducted at 60 centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, we assessed the efficacy and safety of adapalene-BPO combination gel in comparison with adapalene and BPO monotherapies as well as the gel vehicle...
Combined oral contraceptive pills for treatment of acne. [2009.07.08]
CONCLUSIONS: The four COCs evaluated in placebo-controlled trials are effective in reducing inflammatory and non-inflammatory facial acne lesions. Few important differences were found between COC types in their effectiveness for treating acne. How COCs compare to alternative acne treatments is unknown since limited data were available regarding this question.
Efficacy of an oral contraceptive containing EE 0.03 mg and CMA 2 mg (Belara) in moderate acne resolution: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trial. [2009.07]
BACKGROUND: The study was conducted to assess the effects of the monophasic combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol (EE) 0.03 mg and chlormadinone acetate (CMA) 2 mg (EE/CMA) on papulopustular acne of the face, decollete (low neck) and back; on moderate comedonal acne of the face; and on seborrhea, alopecia and hirsutism... CONCLUSION: In addition to its contraceptive efficacy described elsewhere, EE/CMA is an effective treatment for moderate papulopustular acne and other androgen-related skin disorders.
Comparative efficacy and safety results of two topical combination acne regimens. [2009.07]
Combination therapy has become the standard for the management of acne, particularly for moderate-to-severe cases... Both treatment regimens were well-tolerated.
A 3-step acne system containing solubilized benzoyl peroxide versus clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide. [2009.07]
A 3-step acne system has been developed to enhance the bioavailability and follicular penetration of benzoyl peroxide (BPO). Participants with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris were randomly assigned to 10 weeks' facial treatment with the 3-step acne system (proprietary salicylic acid cleanser 2% twice daily, proprietary salicylic acid toner 2% once daily, and solubilized BPO gel 5% twice daily) or with control cleanser twice daily plus clindamycin 1%-BPO 5% gel (jar formulation) twice daily...
Role of the 585-nm pulsed dye laser in the treatment of acne in comparison with other topical therapeutic modalities. [2009.06]
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris is a disease of the pilosebaceous unit characterized by the development of inflammatory and/or non-inflammatory lesions that may progress to scars. The increase of bacterial resistance and adverse effects, the teratogenicity of retinoids and lack of response to usual therapies has led to the investigation of new therapeutic alternatives. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of the pulsed dye laser in the treatment of acne in comparison with other topical therapeutic modalities... CONCLUSIONS: Pulse dye laser therapy mainly improves the inflammatory lesions of acne with few adverse effects.
Comparison of a 585-nm pulsed dye laser and a 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of acne scars: A randomized split-face clinical study. [2009.05]
BACKGROUND: No studies have reported a comparison of the pulsed dye laser (PDL) and the 1064-nm long-pulsed neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser treatment of acne scars in the same patient. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacies of these two lasers in the treatment of acne scars... CONCLUSIONS: Both lasers are effective modalities for the treatment of acne scars. Optimal outcomes might be achieved considering scar types and responses to a specific laser.
Comparison of 2 clindamycin 1%-benzoyl peroxide 5% topical gels used once daily in the management of acne vulgaris. [2009.05]
Combination therapy for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris using benzoyl peroxide (BPO) and an antibiotic is more efficacious and better tolerated than treatment with either component alone... The addition of hydrating excipients in the C/BPO HE formulation appears to improve patient tolerance and acceptance, which will likely help patients to comply with therapy.
Clindamycin lotion alone versus combination lotion of clindamycin phosphate plus tretinoin versus combination lotion of clindamycin phosphate plus salicylic acid in the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized control trial. [2009.05]
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that affects 85% to 100% of people at some time during their lives. It is characterized by noninflammatory follicular papules or comedones and by inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules in its more severe forms. AIMS: To compare the efficacy of combination treatment of clindamycin+salicylic acid, versus clindamycin+tretinoin versus clindamycin alone in the treatment of the mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris... CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggested that the efficacy of CS lotion was significantly more than C lotion with respect to the TLC and ASI, although there was no significant difference between CS and CT lotion.
Tolerability of clindamycin/tretinoin gel vs. tretinoin microsphere gel and adapalene gel. [2009.04]
CONCLUSION: CLIN/RA was significantly better tolerated than was 0.1% tretinoin gel, as evidenced by significantly reduced erythema (P < 0.04), scaling (P < 0.03), itching (P < 0.02), burning (P < 0.03) and stinging (P < 0.04). A trend for greater erythema, scaling, and subjective discomfort for 0.1% adapalene gel compared to CLIN/RA was also evident.
Efficacy of a combined oral contraceptive containing 0.030 mg ethinylestradiol/2 mg dienogest for the treatment of papulopustular acne in comparison with placebo and 0.035 mg ethinylestradiol/2 mg cyproterone acetate. [2009.04]
BACKGROUND: Acne is a multifactorial disease characterized by androgenic stimulation of sebaceous glands. Therefore, combined oral contraceptives (COCs) containing anti-androgenic progestogens are suitable candidates for acne treatment. This study aimed to show that a COC containing the anti-androgen dienogest (DNG) is superior to placebo and not inferior to a COC containing the potent anti-androgen cyproterone acetate (CPA) in improving mild to moderate acne... CONCLUSION: EE/DNG was superior to placebo, in spite of the prominent placebo effects, and as effective as EE/CPA in the treatment of mild to moderate acne, thus proving a valid option for the treatment of acne in women seeking oral contraception.
Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of four topical medications individually or in combination to treat grade I acne vulgaris. [2009.04]
A randomised study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of four topical medications individually and in combination to treat grade I acne vulgaris which is characterised by mild lesions (< 10 in one side of face) consisting of predominantly comedones with occasional pustules in oily skin... Cleanser is always helpful even without medications.
Randomized study comparing the efficacy and tolerance of a lipophillic hydroxy acid derivative of salicylic acid and 5% benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of facial acne vulgaris. [2009.03]
BACKGROUND: New topical treatments for acne vulgaris are needed for patients who have tolerance problems with current treatments. AIMS: To compare the efficacy and tolerance of a lipophillic derivative of salicylic acid (lipo hydroxy acid or LHA) containing formulation and 5% benzoyl peroxide in subjects with acne vulgaris... CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the LHA formulation could be a treatment option to consider in mild to moderate acne vulgaris patients that are intolerant to benzoyl peroxide.
Prospective, open-label, comparative study of clindamycin 1%/benzoyl peroxide 5% gel with adapalene 0.1% gel in Asian acne patients: efficacy and tolerability. [2009.03]
BACKGROUND: Used as individual agents, topical antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide are known to be effective in treatment of acne. Clindamycin phosphate 1% with benzoyl peroxide 5% (CDP/BPO) is a new combination gel, made by rationale, in that combination drug is more effective than either ingredients used alone. Adapalene 0.1% (ADA) is the third-generation retinoid, shown to be as effective as other topical retinoid with well tolerability. OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy and tolerability in combination of CDP/BPO in comparison with ADA in Asian patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris... CONCLUSION: Combination formulation of CDP/BPO and ADA were shown to be both effective in decreasing total, inflammatory, and non-inflammatory lesion counts along with well tolerability in Asian patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
Photopneumatic therapy for the treatment of acne. [2009.03]
BACKGROUND: A wide variety of laser and light-based therapies have been utilized for acne vulgaris; however, current techniques have been limited by photosensitivity issues or inconsistent results. OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinical efficacy and side-effect profile of photopneumatic therapy for the treatment of facial acne vulgaris... CONCLUSION: Photopneumatic therapy is a safe and effective treatment for acne vulgaris. Patients with more severe acne respond best to treatment.
Comparison of dose-related ocular side effects during systemic isotretinoin administration. [2009.03]
PURPOSE: To compare the effects of high- (Group 1) and low-dose (Group 2) isotretinoin treatments for acne vulgaris on lacrimal functions and other ocular complications... CONCLUSIONS: During systemic isotretinoin treatment, eye dryness was related to the dose used, at least during the period of treatment. Conversely, the rate of conjunctival S aureus colonization was unrelated to the dose of isotretinoin.
Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment. [2009.02]
Acne vulgaris impairs the appearance of an individual and causes psychological irritation...
Antimicrobial activity of enterocins from Enterococcus faecalis SL-5 against Propionibacterium acnes, the causative agent in acne vulgaris, and its therapeutic effect. [2009.02]
A lactic acid bacterial strain was isolated from human fecal specimen and identified as Enterococcus faecalis SL-5. The isolated strain showed antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive pathogens assayed, especially the highest activity against Propionibacterium acnes.
Lowering lesional surface pH in acne: a new treatment modality for Herpifix. [2009]
The acid skin surface pH has antimicrobial activities. Increased growth of Propionibacterium acnes contributes to the pathogenesis of acne... Herpifix may be considered as a new therapeutic option for inflammatory acne.
Efficacy and tolerance of superoxidized solution in the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne. A double-blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, randomized, clinical trial. [2009]
INTRODUCTION: Superoxidized solution (SOS) is an electrochemically processed aqueous solution manufactured from pure water and sodium chloride. Inflammatory skin disorders have all improved their outcomes with the use of SOS. These indications suggest that SOS could be useful in acne... CONCLUSIONS: We found that SOS is an important choice to treat inflammatory acne, comparable with benzoyl peroxide; however, a larger sample is needed.
Treatment of acne using a 3-milligram drospirenone/20-microgram ethinyl estradiol oral contraceptive administered in a 24/4 regimen: a randomized controlled trial. [2008.10]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of the combined oral contraceptive containing 3-mg drospirenone/20-microgram ethinyl estradiol (3-mg drospirenone/20-microgram ethinyl estradiol) administered as 24 consecutive days of active treatment after a 4-day hormone-free interval (24/4 regimen) compared with placebo for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris... CONCLUSION: The low-dose combined oral contraceptive containing 3-mg drospirenone/20-microgram ethinyl estradiol administered in a 24/4 regimen significantly reduced acne lesion counts more effectively than placebo and demonstrated greater improvement in the Investigator Static Global Assessment rating of acne. The safety profile was consistent with low-dose combined oral contraceptive use.
Doxycycline plus levamisole: combination treatment for severe nodulocystic acne. [2008.08]
BACKGROUND: Levamisole is an agent without much potential use alone, but through immunomodulation, may synergistically improve the efficacy of other drugs like doxycycline in the treatment of acne vulgaris. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to determine the efficacy of levamisole in addition to doxycycline in the treatment of patients suffering from severe nodulocystic acne... CONCLUSION: Results indicated that adding oral levamisole to doxycycline is an effective treatment for severe nonresponsiveness to conventional treatments of acne vulgaris. In the patient group, levamisole was well tolerated with an acceptable safety profile. At the time of publication, this study is the first clinical trial that suggests levamisole as an effective new treatment for severe acne vulgaris.
A novel gel formulation of clindamycin phosphate-tretinoin is not associated with acne flaring. [2008.08]
Concern exists about using topical retinoids on patients with inflammatory acne lesions, fearing that a flare in inflammation will occur. In 3 multicenter, double-blind, randomized, phase 3 trials of a clindamycin phosphate 1.2%-tretinoin 0.025% gel (CLIN/RA), clinical evaluations after 2 weeks of treatment determined if flaring occurred in participants treated with tretinoin gel 0.025% (RA) monotherapy, and the difference in inflammation when treated with the combination formulation.
A combined oral contraceptive containing 3-mg drospirenone/ 20-microg ethinyl estradiol in the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating lesion counts and participant self-assessment. [2008.08]
This study compared the efficacy of a low-dose combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing 3-mg drospirenone and 20-microg ethinyl estradiol (3-mg DRSP/20-microg EE) administered in a 24-day active pill/4-day inert pill (24/4) regimen and placebo in women with moderate acne vulgaris during 6 treatment cycles...
Phototherapy in the treatment of acne vulgaris. [2008.07]
BACKGROUND: Achieving an effective management of acne vulgaris with minimal complications remains a difficult challenge for physicians. Moreover, the rise in antibiotic-resistant strains reduce the future usefulness of current mainstay therapies, and accordingly, the need for alternative therapies is mandatory. Phototherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for acne, and there has been a renewed interest in photodynamic therapy as a treatment modality for this condition. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of pulsed dye laser (PDL), intense pulsed light (IPL) and light-emitting diode (LED) phototherapy for the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris... CONCLUSIONS: The encouraging results of the present study contributes evidence of phototherapy as useful therapeutic option for treatment of moderate to severe acne, and validates further studies to evaluate treatments with a larger number of patients and for a longer period of follow-up.
Solubilized benzoyl peroxide versus benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin in the treatment of moderate acne. [2008.06]
BACKGROUND: Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is poorly soluble. A solubilized formulation of BPO has been developed to maximize its bioavailability and enhance follicular penetration... CONCLUSIONS: Solubilized BPO 5% gel monotherapy offers significantly greater efficacy, and comparable patient satisfaction, compared with BPO/clindamycin. The early reduction in lesion counts observed with the solubilized BPO gel in the absence of an antibiotic is clinically relevant.
Long-term safety and efficacy study of adapalene 0.3% gel. [2008.06]
The efficacy and safety of adapalene 0.1% gel in the treatment of acne vulgaris has been demonstrated in multiple controlled clinical trials... Adapalene 0.3% gel was safe and effective in the long-term (up to 1 year) treatment of subjects with acne vulgaris.
Is switching retinoids a sound strategy for the treatment of acne vulgaris? [2008.06]
Topical retinoids, such as adapalene gel and tazarotene cream, are considered first-line therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Dermatologists often initiate adapalene gel treatment first, due to its good tolerability, followed by a switch to tazarotene cream in an effort to improve or hasten efficacy outcomes...
Efficacy and tolerability of adapalene 0.3% gel compared to tazarotene 0.1% gel in the treatment of acne vulgaris. [2008.06]
Treatment of acne vulgaris can be challenging for both patients and physicians... Once daily therapy with adapalene 0.3% gel provided similar efficacy (noninferior) to tazarotene 0.1% gel in the treatment of acne vulgaris, but demonstrated a superior tolerability profile.
Adapalene 0.1% gel compared to tazarotene 0.1% cream in the treatment of acne vulgaris. [2008.06]
A variety of topical retinoids is available for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Selection of the appropriate treatment depends not only on efficacy but also on how well the patient can tolerate different formulations.Daily therapy with adapalene 0.1% gel was shown to be noninferior to tazarotene 0.1% cream in total acne lesion reductions, and during initial stages of treatment, demonstrated better tolerability with respect to erythema and scaling.
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