What are the top three treatments for acne?
A meta-analysis reveals oral isotretinoin is best followed by therapies containing an antibiotic, topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide.
Researchers have reviewed more than 220 studies to produce “the most comprehensive” evidence to date on the best acne treatments, and by how much they reduce lesion counts.
Their meta analysis finds the most effective treatment for acne is oral isotretinoin, followed by a triple therapy containing a topical antibiotic, a topical retinoid, and benzoyl peroxide.
