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DFD-29 — Competitive Intelligence Brief
phase 3
Topical antimicrobial
Dermatology
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
DFD-29 (DFD-29) — Journey Medical Corporation. DFD-29 is a topical antimicrobial agent designed to treat bacterial skin infections by disrupting bacterial cell function.
Comparator set (6 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFD-29 TARGET | DFD-29 | Journey Medical Corporation | phase 3 | Topical antimicrobial | ||
| Silver diamine fluoride | Silver diamine fluoride | Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak | marketed | Topical antimicrobial and remineralizing agent | ||
| azelaic acid 15% gel | azelaic acid 15% gel | Galderma R&D | marketed | Topical antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent | ||
| Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel | Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel | University of Southern California | marketed | Topical antimicrobial and keratolytic agent | ||
| Topical Antimicrobial/Antifungal Medications | Topical Antimicrobial/Antifungal Medications | Mylan Inc. | marketed | Topical antimicrobial/antifungal agents (multiple classes) | ||
| Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) | Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) | Umm Al-Qura University | marketed | Topical antimicrobial and remineralizing agent | ||
| Neutrogena Rapid Clear® | Neutrogena Rapid Clear® | GlaxoSmithKline | marketed | Topical antimicrobial/keratolytic agent | Cutibacterium acnes (bacterial cell membranes and proteins) |
Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)
Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)
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Sponsor landscape (Topical antimicrobial class)
- Journey Medical Corporation · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). DFD-29 — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/dfd-29. Accessed 2026-05-13.
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