Why carry out this study?

Several options are available to treat acne lesions, including topical benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, hormonal therapy, isotretinoin, and procedural therapies, such as light and laser therapies, although these cause side effects.

The study aimed to establish the efficacy and tolerability of a topical product containing lactic acid, azelaic acid/polyglyceryl-3 copolymer, azelamidopropyl dimethyl amine, and bifida ferment lysate for mild and moderate acne.

What was learned from the study?

In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentric study, subjects affected by moderate and mild acne were educated to use the tested treatment twice daily for 2 months showing an overall reduction of acne lesions compared with the placebo group.

The results prove the efficacy of lactic acid, azelaic acid/polyglyceryl-3 copolymer, azelamidopropyl dimethyl amine, and gel-based bifida ferment lysate to treat mild and moderate acne. During the study, no side effects were highlighted.