Tirbanibulin ointment 1% is approved in the United States and Europe for the treatment of actinic keratosis with demonstrated efficacy, safety, and tolerability when applied over a field up to 25 cm . This Phase 1 maximal-use trial determines the plasma pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of tirbanibulin ointment 1% applied to 100 cm of the face or balding scalp in adults with actinic keratosis. Twenty-eight patients self-applied tirbanibulin once daily for a single 5-day treatment course.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcne vulgaris is a highly prevalent and multifactorial skin disorder that can adversely impact health-related quality of life. Factors that contribute to the pathogenesis of acne include pilosebaceous proliferation of proinflammatory () bacteria, presence of circulating androgens, excess sebum production, abnormal follicular keratinization, and multiple inflammatory cascades. Oral tetracyclines-especially doxycycline and minocycline-are frequently prescribed for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acne, given their anti-inflammatory properties and their effect on reduction.
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