A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Administration of FMX101 in the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris

This is a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, 2 arm study to evaluate
the safety and efficacy over 12 weeks of FMX101 topical foam containing 4% minocycline
compared to vehicle in the treatment of subjects with moderate-to-severe facial acne
vulgaris. Qualified subjects will be randomized to receive 1 of the following 2 treatments:

- FMX101 4% minocycline foam

- Vehicle foam

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Has facial acne vulgaris with:

1. 20 to 50 inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, and nodules)

2. 25 to 100 non-inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones)

3. No more than 2 nodules on the face

4. IGA score of moderate (3) to severe (4)

2. Willing to use only the supplied non-medicated cleanser (Cetaphil Gentle Skin
Cleanser) and to refrain from use of any other acne medication, medicated cleanser,
excessive sun exposure, and tanning booths for the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Acne conglobata, acne fulminans, secondary acne (chloracne, drug-induced acne), or any
dermatological condition of the face or facial hair (eg, beard, sideburns, mustache)
that could interfere with the clinical evaluations.

2. Sunburn on the face.