A comparative study between adapalene gel 0.1% and tretinoin gel 0.025% in patients with acne vulgaris
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
The study was conducted to compare the efficacy between adaplene 0.1% gel and tretinoin 0.025% gel in patients with acne vulgaris This randomized controlled study was conducted over a period of 6 months in outpatient department of dermatology on 202 patients. Topical adapalene 0.1% gel was given to group A while topical tretinoin 0.025% gel was given to group B for once daily application. Efficacy was ascertained after the end of third month and was graded as excellent or poor response. Adapalene is overall having a better efficacy than tretinoin in the treatment of mild acne vulgaris.
Authors and Affiliations
Yashdeep 1, Kishor Singh, Deepaka 3, Parvesh 4, Rohit Gupta
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