Comparing OTC Acne Treatment to Prescription Regimen

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2011-10-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

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.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Collaborator: Loreal USA
• Treatments: Benzoyl Peroxide; Clindamycin

Criteria

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