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Acne vulgaris
Approved treatments
- Ramycin
Fusidic acid works by inhibiting the function of the bacterial ribosome, preventing the production of essential proteins. - Doxycyclin · Bulovka Hospital
- Iron Fumarate · Pfizer
- Micronor · Johnson & Johnson
ORIAHNN combines elagolix, which suppresses LH and FSH to reduce ovarian sex hormones, with estradiol and norethindrone acetate to mitigate side effects. - differin · University of Magdeburg
- Infuvite Adult · Pfizer
- Estrace · Pfizer
Estrace works by binding to estrogen receptors in the body, mimicking the effects of natural estrogen. - Azelex · Leo Pharma As
Azelex works by inhibiting the enzyme 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase 2, which is involved in the production of androgens that contribute to acne and rosacea. - Cleocin T · Pfizer
Cleocin T works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, preventing them from producing essential proteins and ultimately leading to cell death. - Benzamycin · Mayne Pharma
- Aygestin · Duramed Res
- Klaron · Merck & Co.
- Aczone · Almirall
Aczone works by inhibiting bacterial growth and reducing inflammation through its sulfone properties. - Cleocin · Generic (originally Upjohn/Pfizer)
Lincosamide antibiotic that binds the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis with excellent anaerobic coverage. - Winlevi · Sun Pharma
Winlevi works by blocking the androgen receptor, a protein that helps regulate hormones in the body. - Cortone
- Abelcet · Astellas Pharma
- Differin · Galderma Labs Lp
Differin works by binding to retinoic acid receptors on the skin's surface, which helps to prevent clogged pores and reduce inflammation. - ammonia
- AKLIEF® · Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- E-Mycin · Generic (originally Abbott/Lilly)
- Nadixa
Nadixa works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacterial DNA replication and transcription. - Benzamycin
Benzamycin works by interacting with potassium channels to modulate their function. - Retin-A · Bausch Health
Tretinoin works by binding to and activating nuclear receptors, which helps to regulate cell growth and differentiation. - Meclan · Johnson And Johnson
- Finacea · Actavis Inc.
- Estron · Watson Labs
- Tasmadem
Tasmadem works by inhibiting the production of sebum, a key factor in the development of acne. - Cortef · Generic (originally Merck/Upjohn)
- Ortho-Novum 10/11-21 · Merck & Co.
- Estring · Pfizer Inc.
Prevents pregnancy primarily by suppressing ovulation. - Slynd · Exeltis Usa Inc
Slynd works by binding to the mineralocorticoid receptor, a protein that plays a role in hormone regulation. - SULFUR · Poythress
- Benzamycin · Pfizer
- Minocycline Hydrochloride · Rempex
MINOCYCLINE works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, ultimately leading to their death. - Vibramycin · Generic (originally Pfizer)
- Cortisol · University of Zurich
- Metafolin · University of California, San Diego
- Benoxyl · Aier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University
- resorcinol
- Adapalen · Technische Universität Dresden
- Minocyclin · University of Southern California
Clinical guidelines
- FDA label — any
temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes
Competitive intelligence
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Frequently asked questions about Acne vulgaris
What drugs treat Acne vulgaris?
Tracked treatments include Ramycin, Doxycyclin, Iron Fumarate, Micronor, differin, Infuvite Adult, Estrace, Azelex.
What is the treatment for Acne vulgaris?
Standard treatment for Acne vulgaris includes Ramycin, Doxycyclin, Iron Fumarate, Micronor, differin. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.
What are the treatment guidelines for Acne vulgaris?
FDA label publishes guidelines for Acne vulgaris. 1 guideline references tracked.
Related
- Treatment landscape: Acne vulgaris patent cliff · Acne vulgaris CI report
- Treatment: Ramycin
- Treatment: Doxycyclin · Bulovka Hospital
- Treatment: Iron Fumarate · Pfizer
- Treatment: Micronor · Johnson & Johnson
- Treatment: differin · University of Magdeburg
- All diseases: Browse the disease index · Disease landscape hub
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing