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Samia Ali Ibrahim
Egypt
Research Article
A Study of the Efficacy of 5% Dapsone Gel as a Topical Therapy for Acne Vulgaris
Author(s): Samia Ali Ibrahim, Soheir Ghonemy, Howayda Sabry
Samia Ali Ibrahim, Soheir Ghonemy, Howayda Sabry
Background: Effective treatment of Acne vulgaris (AV) is to reduce both severity and potential recurrence of the disease. Topical therapies remain the most common treatment option for mild-to-moderate AV
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of dapsone gel 5% in the treatment of AV. Methods: This cohort study included 80 patients with AV , their ages range between 13-27 years, Acne severity was graded using Investigator Global Acne Assessment Scale (IGAS). A pea-sized amount of dapsone gel 5% was applied to the affected area of the face twice daily for 12 weeks.
Results: The patients were 12 males and 68 females. There was a marked improvement in IGAS with marked reduction in the number of inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions between the beginning of the study and through follow up visits. Clinical response to d.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000430