The 10% glycolic acid containing oil-in-water emulsion improved mild acne applied as monotherapy in this study significantly, already after 45 days of treatment. Regarding tolerability, there was no objective or subjective difference between the 10% glycolic acid containing oil-in-water emulsion and the corresponding placebo.
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