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Treatment of acne vulgaris with topical clindamycin phosphate: a double-blind study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6453849     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In a double-blind study, 1% clindamycin phosphate in aqueous-alcohol vehicle was compared with the vehicle alone on the opposite side. Of 29 patients evaluated, the clindamycin-treated side was found to be better in 11, the placebo side was better in four, and both sides were improved in five. No benefit was found in the remaining nine patients. These results were not considered statistically significant. Following discontinuance of treatment a prominent flare was noted in 14 of 19 patients who had previously improved on one side or the other, and this was considered significant (p less than .05). One percent clindamycin phosphate in equal parts of alcohol and water is apparently beneficial for some, but not for all patients with inflammatory acne.
Authors:
J D Guin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of dermatology     Volume:  20     ISSN:  0011-9059     ISO Abbreviation:  Int. J. Dermatol.     Publication Date:  1981 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-08-20     Completed Date:  1981-08-20     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0243704     Medline TA:  Int J Dermatol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  286-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
Administration, Oral
Administration, Topical
Clindamycin / administration & dosage*
Clinical Trials as Topic
Double-Blind Method
Humans
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
18323-44-9/Clindamycin

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