Comparison of efficacy of topical clindamycin and nicotinamide combination with plain clindamycin for the treatment of acne vulgaris and acne resistant to topical antibiotics

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

Volumn 69, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 138-139

  Sardesai, V ^a   Kambli, V ^a  

^a BHARATI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Acne Vulgaris; Clindamycin; Nicotinamide

Indexed keywords

ANTIBIOTIC AGENT; CLINDAMYCIN; NICOTINAMIDE;

ACNE VULGARIS; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DRUG EFFICACY; DRUG RESPONSE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; SKIN INFLAMMATION;

EID: 31944450356     PISSN: 03786323     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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