Clinical Assessment of New Topical Cream Containing Two Essential Oils Combined with Tretinoin in the Treatment of Acne.

Background: Acne is a frequent adolescent disease characterized by inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions whose topical treatment very often presents adverse phenomena such as irritation or resistance to antibiotics that reduce the patient's compliance. The purpose of this study is to compare a commercial product (Acnatac gel) based on clindamycin-tretinoin (CTG) with a galenic compound containing 2 essential oils (L. and ) and tretinoin (MOTC) to evaluate its anti-acne effectiveness and action on the microclimate of the skin.

Do sunscreen prevent recurrent Herpes labialis in summer?

Background: Research results on the efficacy of sunblock sticks in avoiding or reducing Herpes labialis (HL) recurrences are contradictory and has shown mixed results, with some protection reported under experimental conditions that could not be replicated under natural conditions.

Objective: The purpose of the present work was to carry out an in vivo test on the effectiveness of a protective lip product in preventing recurrent HL in natural conditions during summer.

Methods: An exploratory randomized crossover study was performed on 20 adult volunteers who served as their own controls during the analysis.