Adapalene

Fixed-dose clindamycin phosphate 1.2%, adapalene 0.15% and benzoyl peroxide 3.1% gel achieved faster-acting efficacy than dyads and vehicle, according to a study.

Minocycline and adapalene combination foam showed improvement over vehicle and an advantage over the individual components in treating moderate to severe acne, according to a phase 2 study presented at Maui Derm for Dermatologists.

CHICAGO — Combining the use of gold microparticles with laser-mediated photothermolysis and topical retinoids was associated with a 61% reduction in inflammatory lesion count at 3 months among patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, according to data presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting.