Topical nicotinamide compared with clindamycin gel in the treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris

• Published in: International journal of dermatology Vol. 34; no. 6; p. 434
• Main Authors: Shalita, A R, Smith, J G, Parish, L C, Sofman, M S, Chalker, D K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.06.1995
• Subjects: Acne Vulgaris - diagnosis; Acne Vulgaris - drug therapy; Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adult; Clindamycin - administration & dosage; Clindamycin - therapeutic use; Dermatitis - diagnosis; Dermatitis - drug therapy; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gels; Humans; Male; Niacinamide - administration & dosage; Niacinamide - therapeutic use; Severity of Illness Index; United States; United States

Systemic and topical antimicrobials are effective in the treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris; however, widespread use of these agents is becoming increasingly associated with the emergence of resistant pathogens raising concerns about microorganism resistance and highlighting the need for altern...