Benzoyl peroxide gel therapy in acne in Singapore.

Abstract

The results of an open clinical trial of 200 patients in Singapore show that benzoyl peroxide, in a stable gel formulation, both in 2.5% and 5% strengths, was highly efficacious in the topical treatment of acne vulgaris without concomitant systemic therapy. The series included a small number of Caucasians (13 patients) who were also treated effectively. Side effects noted were generally mild and transient.

• Authors: C C Yong
• Journal: International journal of dermatology (Int J Dermatol) 1979 Jul-Aug Vol. 18 Issue 6 Pg. 485-8 ISSN: 0011-9059 [Print] England
• PMID: 158569 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Gels
• Peroxides
• Benzoyl Peroxide

Topics

• Acne Vulgaris (drug therapy)
• Benzoyl Peroxide (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Drug Evaluation
• Female
• Gels
• Humans
• Male
• Peroxides (therapeutic use)
• Singapore