title: Update on topical acne treatments.
abstract: Topical acne treatment can positively benefit patients with acne. This review summarizes clinical and prescribing information on currently available topical agents. The efficacy of the medications included in this report is supported by properly designed randomized clinical trials.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tan
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide