title: Benzoyl peroxide gel therapy in acne in Singapore.
abstract: The results of an open clinical trial of 200 patients in Singapore show that benzoyl peroxide, in a stable gel formulation, both in 2.5% and 5% strengths, was highly efficacious in the topical treatment of acne vulgaris without concomitant systemic therapy. The series included a small number of Caucasians (13 patients) who were also treated effectively. Side effects noted were generally mild and transient.
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010545:Peroxides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012846:Singapore
chemical_list: D005782:Gels; D010545:Peroxides; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide