Open AccessTopical formulations used in the treatment of acne
Author(s) -
В. Р. Хайрутдинов,
A. V. Statsenco,
А. В. Самцов
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
vestnik dermatologii i venerologii
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2313-6294
pISSN - 0042-4609
DOI - 10.25208/0042-4609-2016-92-4-75-79
Subject(s) - azelaic acid , acne , clindamycin , dermatology , medicine , acne treatment , antibiotics , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , biochemistry
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.