Efficacy and Safety of Cathine (Nor-Pseudoephedrine) in the Treatment of Obesity: A Randomized Dose-Finding Study.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of increasing doses of cathine (nor-pseudoephedrine) as a weight-lowering agent in patients with obesity.

Methods: Overweight and obese patients (n = 241, mean BMI 34.6 ± 3.

Significant improvement in mild acne following a twice daily application for 6 weeks of an acidic cleansing product (pH 4).

Background: Cleansing products for acne should remove excessive sebum, reduce acne-related bacteria and improve inflammation.

Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate a topical cleansing product containing glycolic acid with pH 4 in mild acne vulgaris.

Methods: Sixty patients were recruited for this open uncontrolled clinical trial.

A 10% glycolic acid containing oil-in-water emulsion improves mild acne: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.

Background: Acne is characterized by hyperseborrhea, follicular hyperkeratosis, and growth of propionibacteria. Alpha hydroxy acids depending on the pH of the finished product exhibit comedolytic as well as antimicrobial properties.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate an oil-in-water emulsion-containing 10% glycolic acid (pH 4; Dr.