Update on topical acne treatments

Skin Therapy Lett. 1999;5(1):4-7.

Abstract

Topical acne treatment can positively benefit patients with acne. This review summarizes clinical and prescribing information on currently available topical agents. The efficacy of the medications included in this report is supported by properly designed randomized clinical trials.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Acne Vulgaris / etiology
  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Benzoyl Peroxide / administration & dosage
  • Benzoyl Peroxide / adverse effects
  • Benzoyl Peroxide / therapeutic use
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratolytic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Keratolytic Agents / adverse effects
  • Keratolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Keratolytic Agents
  • Benzoyl Peroxide