Conditions: Acne Vulgaris
Keywords: P. acnes, Acne vulgaris
Allocation: RANDOMIZED | Intervention model: PARALLEL
Enrollment: 40
Healthy volunteers: no

Brief summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Epiduo® Gel (Adapalene 0.1% / Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel) on P. acnes compared to that of Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel.

Detailed description:

Arms:
arm 1: * Dose or Concentration:Adapalene 0.1% / Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel.
* Mode and Frequency of Administration:Topical to the face, once daily application in the evening.
* Duration of Treatment:12 weeks arm 2: * Dose or Concentration:Adapalene 0% / Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel.
* Mode and Frequency of Administration:Topical to the face, once daily application in the evening.
* Duration of Treatment:12 weeks

Interventions: intervention 1: Epiduo gel intervention 2: BPO
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Once daily application on the face in the evening for 12 weeks intervention 2: Once daily application on the face in the evening for 12 weeks

Protocol document: