New acne gel goes head-to-head with brand-name treatment

NCT ID NCT07469228

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether a generic tretinoin gel works as well as the brand-name Retin-A Micro for treating acne. Over 1,000 people with mild to moderate acne used one of the gels or a placebo for several weeks. The goal was to see if the generic version reduces pimples and blackheads just as safely and effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

    Hawthorne, New York, 10532, United States

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