Topical Vehicle Formulations in the Treatment of Acne

June 2018 | Volume 17 | Issue 6 | Supplement Individual Articles | 6 | Copyright © June 2018


Lauren K. Hoffman BA,a Neal Bhatia MD,b Joshua Zeichner MD,b Leon H. Kircik MDc

aAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY bMount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY cIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY Indiana School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN Physicians Skin Care, PLLC, Louisville, KY DermResearch, PLLC, Louisville, KY Skin Sciences, PLLC, Louisville, KY

rates of patient satisfaction. The use of topical antimicrobials and retinoids for treating acne is well established; however, these topical medications are historically known for their local cutaneous irritation, inconvenient dosing, and subsequent poor compliance. Novel formulations that optimize drug concentration and utilize improved delivery vehicles have helped to enhance the tolerability and efficacy, and allow for less frequent application or co-application of drugs that were previously considered incompatible. Combination tretinoin/clindamycin gel and benzoyl peroxide in a hydrophase base are two examples of novel formulations, which have utilized these new technologies and can be used together for the complete treatment of acne. By decreasing irritation and increasing convenience, these novel formulations used together should improve adherence and lead to better therapeutic outcomes as well as decreased antibiotic resistance.

DISCLOSURES

Dr. Hoffman has no conflicts of interest to disclose. Dr. Bhatia is an advisor, consultant, and investigator for Aqua/Almirall. Dr. Zeichner has served as an advisory board member, consultant, or speaker for Abbvie, Allergan, Bayer, Dermira, Galderma, Johnson & Johnson, La Roche Posay, Leo, L'Oreal, Ortho Dermatologics, Pfizer, Promius, Regeneron, Sanofi-Genzyme, Sun Pharma, and Unilever. Dr. Kircik has served as an advisor, investigator, consultant, and speaker for Allergan, Bayer, Galderma, Promius Pharma, Sun Pharma, Stiefel/GSK, LeoPharma, Taro, Valeant, and Warner-Chilcott.

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AUTHOR CORRESPONDENCE

Leon H. Kircik wedoderm@yahoo.com
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