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KMID : 0363220100480080665
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Korean Journal of Dermatology
2010 Volume.48 No. 8 p.665 ~ p.671
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Clinical Efficacy and Tolerance of 1% Nadifloxacin Cream in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris in South Korea
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Choi Won-Jun
Kim Kwang-Joong
Kim Nack-In
Kye Young-Chul
Suh Dae-Hun
Lee Joo-Heung
Kim Myeung-Nam
Lee Eun-So
Lee Ju-Hee
Ro Young-Suck
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Abstract
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Background: Antimicrobials have been a mainstay of inflammatory acne treatment for more than 30 years. However, antibiotic-resistant propionibacteria had been isolated with increased frequency, and associated with failure to respond to antibiotic therapy.
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical efficacy and tolerance of 1% nadifloxacin cream.
Methods: In the final analysis, 197 patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris were enrolled. The patients were instructed to apply 1% nadifloxacin cream twice daily to the affected skin after washing the face. Following 2 and 4 weeks of treatment, patients were observed for clinical response: number of the acne lesions, Korea acne grading system (KAGS), global improvement, and occurrence of adverse reactions.
Results: During 4 weeks of treatment, nadifloxacin caused significant reduction in the number of inflamed papulo-pustular lesions and open/closed comedones. In addition, significant reduction of KAGS was observed. About 96% of patients showed clinical improvement in the overall evaluation of the therapeutic effect by physicians. All reported adverse events were mild.
Conclusion: This study shows that 1% nadifloxacin cream can be an effective and safe treatment for mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
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KEYWORD
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1% nadifloxacin cream, Acne, Treatment
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