Abstract
This article reviews anti-inflammatory properties of clindamycin, which is often used topically for the management of acne vulgaris, usually in combination with other agents. The efficacy of clindamycin in acne treatment has been shown to be sustained for more than 3 decades. It is likely that anti-inflammatory effects play an important role in the therapeutic activity of topical clindamycin.
MeSH terms
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Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
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Acne Vulgaris / physiopathology
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Clindamycin / administration & dosage
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Clindamycin / pharmacology*
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Clindamycin / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Inflammation / drug therapy
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Inflammation / etiology
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Clindamycin