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Clinical Efficacy of a Salicylic Acid-Containing Gel on Acne Management and Skin Barrier Function: A 21-Day Prospective Study

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Publisher:: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (Liu Y, et al.)
Source type:: Journal · study
Last checked:: 2026-11-11
URL:: https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70353

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Evidence: In a 21-day prospective study of 42 people with mild-to-moderate acne and oily or combination skin, a salicylic-acid-containing gel used twice daily was associated with a 23.65% fall in sebum, a 40.5% rise in skin hydration, a 49.26% fall in transepidermal water loss and a 23.81% improvement in acne grade (all P < 0.05 except IGA P < 0.001).