Study to assess the effect of topical clindamycin gel in acne vulgaris

ABSTRACT

Acne vulgaris is very common and all individuals of either sex suffer from this ailment at adolescent. The areas involved are cheeks, nose fore head, sometimes back also. Number of treatment options are available but clindamycin gel as topical preparation has been found effective. To find the suitability of clindamycin topically used. Study was performed on 40 patients of either sex, age group 14-29 years they were instructed to apply clindamycin topically twice daily up to three months. The results were significant at the end of treatment. The results were discussed with other studies. Clindamycin topical in the form of gel is suitable and effective for treatment of acne