[What's new in acne? New therapeutic approaches]

Abstract

Well-known topical and systemic treatments for acne have advanced little over the last 10 years. However, many therapeutic approaches are being evaluated both in terms of topical and systemic treatments. The purpose of this paper is to show the progress of innovative drug projects in treating acne. The topical use of new formulations using lipid nanoparticles and microspheres could help for new products based on anti-androgens or retinoids more concentrated and better tolerated. New active agents such as topical antimicrobial peptides, inhibitors of ectopeptidase, omiganan pentahydrochloride, antisense oligonucleotides, lauric acid are many original ways to explore for the treatment of acne. New treatment regimens for doxycycline and isotretinoin would increase tolerance. Dapsone has been evaluated for isotretinoin-resistant forms. Phototherapy narrowband light (blue or red) can find its place in the strategy for the management of acne. Finally, acne vaccines could be developed too.