Comparing OTC Acne Treatment to Prescription Regimen



Status:Completed
Conditions:Acne, Dermatology
Therapuetic Areas:Dermatology / Plastic Surgery
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 50
Updated:10/14/2017
Start Date:October 2010
End Date:October 2011

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A MULTI-CENTER, DOUBLE-BLIND CLINICAL TRIAL TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF TWO ACNE CREAMS IN SUBJECTS WITH MILD TO MODERATE ACNE VULGARIS

This research is being done to find out the safety and efficacy of two acne creams, Effaclar
and Benzaclin when used twice daily with a topical retinoid. Effaclar and Benzaclin are FDA
approved for the treatment of acne.

There are many products on the market to treat facial acne. The medication that this study
will be evaluating, Benzaclin and Retin-A have been approved by the FDA and is available by
prescription, Effaclar is an over the counter product. This study will hopefully recognize a
treatment combination that is effective in reducing acne vulgaris in adults 18-50.

Inclusion Criteria:males and females ages 18-50, mild to moderate acne vulgaris with > or
equal to 15 inflammatory lesions, > or equal to 20 non-inflammatory lesions, avoid
excessive sun exposure or tanning beds throughout the study

Exclusion Criteria:Participants who have another skin condition that will interfere with
lesion counting or assessments
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