Retinoid plus antimicrobial combination treatments for acne
Abstract:Background: Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease with several pathogenic factors. Multiple medications are typically used that can lead to nonadherence and treatment failure. Combination medications target multiple pathways of acne formation and may offer therapeutic benefit. Purpose: To explore the efficacy and tolerability of combination retinoid plus antimicrobial treatments in acne vulgaris. Methods: A PubMed and Google search was conducted for combination therapies of clindamycin and tretinoin, with seconda… Show more
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