Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii (Aug 2017)

Topical formulations used in the treatment of acne

  • V. R. Khairutdinov,
  • A. V. Statsenco,
  • A. V. Samtsov

DOI
https://doi.org/10.25208/0042-4609-2016-0-4-94-97
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 0, no. 4
pp. 75 – 79

Abstract

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The article presents 2 clinical observations of patients with papules-pustular form of acne of moderate severity. In both cases the use of combined topical therapy - topical clindamycin and azelaic acid. The therapeutic effect of clindamycin is faster than other topical preparations. Azelaic acid strengthens the anti-bacterial action of clindamycin, prevents the development of resistance. The results indicate the feasibility of the combined use of these drugs in the treatment of acne.

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