Recently, FDA approved release of Epiduo, a gel for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The treatment of acne has never been satisfactory; many drugs have come and gone. Of all the drugs for acne, Retinoids have had the best success rate. Now we have a new product to help fight acne.
Epiduo is formulated with adapalene (0.1%) and benzyl peroxide (2.5 %,). Epiduo Gel is a relatively novel topical acne treatment that has been shown to be very effective for the treatment of inflammatory acne. Adapalene is a chemical that acts like a retinoid (Vitamin A). When combined with benzyl peroxide, the formulation can prevent infection, peel off old skin, and stimulate synthesis of fresh, younger, looking skin.
At present, there is no topical agent that is effective for acne. Epiduo gel is supposed to be applied once a day. This combination of a retinoid, adapalene, and benzyl peroxide, is claimed to be unique and very effective for certain types of acne.
The manufacturers of this product claim that this combination is very effective for mild and moderate inflamed acne. One study revealed that within the first week, nearly 18% of individuals had complete eradication of acne. By the end of 12 weeks, there was a 50 percent reduction in acne lesions. Further, this combination worked faster and without side effects.
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