Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ciprofloxacin in Comparison to Clindamycin Solutions on Acne Vulgaris
October 2024
in “
Iraqi postgraduate medical journal
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Studysummary This study conducted at Baghdad Teaching Hospital found that topical applications of Ciprofloxacin and Clindamycin effectively reduced acne severity indices in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris over 12 weeks, with Ciprofloxacin showing a greater reduction in papules and pustules compared to Clindamycin.
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A study conducted at Baghdad Teaching Hospital evaluated the effectiveness of topical Ciprofloxacin and Clindamycin solutions in treating mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Sixty-six patients participated, divided equally into two groups, each receiving either Ciprofloxacin 2% or Clindamycin 1.5%. After 12 weeks, both groups showed a significant reduction in acne severity index, with Ciprofloxacin achieving a 32.3% reduction and Clindamycin a 31.8% reduction. While both treatments were effective, Ciprofloxacin showed a statistically significant greater reduction in papules and pustules compared to Clindamycin. Both solutions demonstrated antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
