Clindamycin phosphate 1.2% / Adapalene 0.15% / Benzoyl peroxide 3.1% Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Cabtreo is the first FDA-approved fixed-dose triple-combination topical treatment for acne vulgaris, pairing a lincosamide antibiotic (clindamycin), a synthetic retinoid (adapalene), and a keratolytic oxidizing agent (benzoyl peroxide) into a single once-daily gel. This formulation targets several pillars of acne pathogenesis simultaneously: cutaneous C. acnes proliferation, abnormal keratinizatio …
Cabtreo is the first FDA-approved fixed-dose triple-combination topical treatment for acne vulgaris, pairing a lincosamide antibiotic (clindamycin), a synthetic retinoid (adapalene), and a keratolytic oxidizing agent (benzoyl peroxide) into a single once-daily gel. This formulation targets several pillars of acne pathogenesis simultaneously: cutaneous C. acnes proliferation, abnormal keratinizatio … 
As 2024 comes to a close, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology delivers a stellar lineup of research, reviews, and insights to inform your practice and inspire your curiosity. This month's Editor's Picks feature cutting-edge studies and expert commentary on a range of topics, from advanced acne treatments to groundbreaking leadership initiatives in dermatology.
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Beauty influencers are now recommending an unusual treatment for skin rejuvenation: salmon sperm facials. As noted in Newsweek, the treatment involves injecting polynucleotides, which are stretchy molecules taken from fish DNA. The injectable gel binds with water molecules, which firm and hydrate the skin, according to Dr. Gizem Seymenoglu, a facial aesthetics doctor in the U.K. The treatment repo … 
A laboratory’s recent claim that it detected the carcinogen benzene in certain acne treatments made news recently. The lab, Valisure, filed a petition with the FDA asking for a recall of the products involved. Chemists quoted in an Allure article said the issue is not one of contamination but potentially one of decomposition. The lab says it detected benzene when the benzoyl peroxide products we … 
Welcome to the December 2023 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), where cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of dermatology take center stage. This issue brings together a diverse array of original articles, case reports, brief communications, and letters to the editor and delves into the latest developments, therapeutic breakthroughs, and cl …