Meta-analysis comparing efficacy of benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide with salicylic acid, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin in acne.
controlled
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
DirectionalBenzoyl Peroxide
vs Clindamycin
for Pore Refinement
Early or indirect evidence suggests benzoyl peroxide may improve pore refinement for skin texture nearly twice as effectively as clindamycin.
1.91x
Effect ratio
Benzoyl Peroxide
Favored
1
Study
Direct
Comparison
ExploratoryEstimated endpointTexture
Limits: Includes estimated measurement · Early-stage evidence tier
How to read this claim
Kept public as exploratory because it includes estimated measurement; early-stage evidence tier.
Some study-specific context may affect how broadly this comparison generalizes.