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A D Sharma1, P D Gupte, M Sundaram
1Wallace Pharmaceutical Ltd., Mumbai.
Introduction:
Acne vulgaris is commonly treated with topical antibacterials. We evaluated lincomycin gel, a new topical formulation for mild to moderate acne.
Material And Methods:
A multicentric, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, clinical trial was conducted with lincomycin hydrochloride in 2% gel form in 200 patients with grade II and grade III acne. The severity of acne lesions was noted at baseline and after 4 weeks.
Results:
About 70% cases in the study group showed a good to excellent response, which was significantly more as compared to 23% in the placebo group. The frequency and severity of adverse reactions in the two groups were similar.
Conclusion:
Lincomycin hydrochloride gel is an effective and safe treatment option for mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
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