Topical lincomycin gel in acne vulgaris: a multicentric placebo controlled study.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
;
2003 Jul-Aug; 69(4): 271-3
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-52794
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Acne vulgaris is commonly treated with topical antibacterials. We evaluated lincomycin gel, a new topical formulation for mild to moderate acne. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
A multicentric, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, clinical trial was conducted with lincomycin hydrochloride in 2% gel form in 200 patients with grade II and grade III acne. The severity of acne lesions was noted at baseline and after 4 weeks.RESULTS:
About 70% cases in the study group showed a good to excellent response, which was significantly more as compared to 23% in the placebo group. The frequency and severity of adverse reactions in the two groups were similar.CONCLUSION:
Lincomycin hydrochloride gel is an effective and safe treatment option for mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
Year:
2003
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Article
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