Comparison of the Effectiveness of Tretinoin 0.05% Gel and Adapalene 0.1% Gel Based on Clinical Manifestations, and Sebum Levels in Mild Acne Vulgaris Patients

Asrawati Sofyan
2016 American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine  
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of tretinoin 0.05% gel and adapalene 0.1% gel by observing any changes in clinical manifestations and sebum levels before, during and after treatment. This study was carried out in public hospitals and network hospitals in the city of Makassar with double-blind prospective cohort of pre and post treatment. The research sample were thirty-eight patients with mild acne vulgaris who have been observed for the change in the clinical manifestations,
more » ... red levels of sebum with sebumeter. The results showed no significant difference between the use of tretinoin 0.05% gel and adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with mild acne vulgaris. There were significant changes of clinical manifestations of two treatment on day 7 and day 14. Levels of sebum by the administration of adapalene 0.1% gel decreased significantly (p <0.05) at day 42, faster than the 0.05% tretinoin gel.
doi:10.11648/j.ajcem.20160405.11 fatcat:5ca6n72xrrarnfdvj6q7qu5taa