For effective acne treatment in SOC, thoughtful selection of a topical regimen is paramount. Choosing the appropriate active agent, concentration, vehicle, dosing regimen, and adjunctive skincare can help to maximize benefit while minimizing skin irritation.10 Various topical treatments are safe and effective in acne patients with Fitzpatrick skin type IV–VI, such as benzoyl peroxide (BPO) 2.5–5.5%, retinoids, dapsone, azelaic acid, and fixed combination products such as clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin-tretinoin, and adapalene-benzoyl peroxide (Table 2).
Statement 2: Dry skin is a common concern among patients with SOC and may be more visible or stigmatizing in richly pigmented skin.
