Comparing the Efficacy of Topical 4% Benzoyl Peroxide Versus Topical 0.1% Adapalene for Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in Skin of Color Population: A South Asian Perspective.
controlled
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
SupportiveBenzoyl Peroxide
vs Adapalene
for Surface Smoothness
Limited evidence suggests benzoyl peroxide provides 11% better surface smoothness for skin texture compared to adapalene.
1.11x
Effect ratio
Benzoyl Peroxide
Favored
3
Studies
Direct
Comparison
CoreSubjective endpointTexture
Limits: Includes subjective endpoint
How to read this claim
Direct comparison with enough study context for public-facing comparative wording, with limits noted for includes subjective endpoint.
The published evidence does not currently show a major generalization warning beyond the listed study limits.
Source Studies (3)
The efficacy, safety, and tolerability of adapalene versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of mild acne vulgaris: a randomized trial.
randomized, double-blind
The effectiveness of adapalene 0.1% with intense pulsed light versus benzoyl peroxide 5% with intense pulsed light in the treatment of acne vulgaris: A comparative study.
randomized