Anti Propionibacterium(P.) Acnes Activity of Epiduo® Gel Compared to Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) 2.5% Gel

Anti P. Acnes Activity of Epiduo® Gel Compared to Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) 2.5% Gel in the Treatment of Subjects With Acne Vulgaris

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Epiduo® Gel (Adapalene 0.1% / Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel) on P. acnes compared to that of Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with facial acne,
• Subjects with high levels of P. acnes counts on the forehead

Exclusion Criteria:

• Female Subjects who are pregnant, nursing or planning a pregnancy during the study,
• Subjects with acne conglobata, acne fulminans, secondary acne
• Subjects with known or suspected allergy to one of the test product