title: Comparison of pneumatic broadband light plus adapalene gel 0.3% versus adapalene gel 0.3% monotherapy in the treatment of mild to moderate acne.
abstract: Acne vulgaris is a common and distressing condition that typically presents in adolescents and young adults. The aim of this split-face, single-blind, randomized, controlled study was to determine if combination therapy with pneumatic broadband light (PBBL) plus adapalene gel 0.3% is superior to adapalene gel 0.3% monotherapy in the treatment of acne. Results indicated that the addition of PBBL to topical regimens may lead to quicker results and therefore may improve treatment adherence to topical therapies in acne patients.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Chinmanat
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tangjaturonrusamee
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Pinyo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rattanaumpawan
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: Chérie M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Ditre
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D000068816:Adapalene / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D000068816:Adapalene