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Acne - Patient's guide

Online presentation on various dermatology therapies.

  Dovobet©
  Clindoxyl© Gel
  Eumovate©
  Minocycline©
  Diane35©
  Cutivate©
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Acne Treatment


Authors: Dr. Jerry Tan, Dr. Guy Webster, Dr. Roy Geronemus, Dr. Marianne O'Donoghue

TOPICAL TREATMENT - CREAMS

ORAL - ISOTRETINOIN

ORAL - ANTIBIOTICS

ORAL - BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

OTHER HORMONE THERAPY

ACNE SCAR TREATMENT

FEATURE A-DETAILS PRESENTATION

Clindoxyl® Gel Click to view the entire Clindoxyl® Gel presentation.
  • INTRODUCTION
    Clinical experience confirms what has been shown in clinical trials, that Clindoxyl Gel is effective and well tolerated Once daily application of topical that combines two active anti-acne agents may well increase patient compliance...   |   Read more ...


  • CLININCAL EXPERIENCE
    More than six international studies involving over 6,000 patients have shown reductions in the PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) of approximately 40% after one week of treatment and 70% after four weeks...   |   Read more ...


  • INDICATIONS
    Moderate comedonal and papulo-pustular acne Approved in Canada as a once daily topical for moderate Acne in December 2000...   |   Read more ...


  • PATIENT PROFILE
    Any patient who has inflammatory acne can be treated with Clindoxyl Gel Acne patients with comedones only are best treated by topical retinoids Patients with cystic acne usually require systemic therapy...   |   Read more ...


  • DOSING
    Once daily application of Clindoxyl Gel is recommended The product needs to be applied to the whole region of skin that is affected with acne. In other words...   |   Read more ...


  • EFFICACY
    The following figures show pooled data from randomized, controlled double-blind trials involving 673 patients with acne...   |   Read more ...


  • COMPLIANCE
    Three factors to consider for good compliance of Clindoxyl Gel are: Well tolerated by most patients, results are often seen within 2 weeks...   |   Read more ...


  • SIDE EFFECTS, SAFETY AND RISKS
    Overall tolerance was rated as excellent in 94% of patients. Potential side effects expected in some patients...   |   Read more ...


  • COST OF TREATMENT
    This is a cost effective product. Reducing inflammation can reduce the risks of scarring...   |   Read more ...

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