Randomized study comparing the efficacy and tolerance of a lipophillic hydroxy acid derivative of salicylic acid and 5% benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of facial acne vulgaris.
randomized
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
SupportiveLipo-hydroxy Acid
vs Benzoyl Peroxide
for Redness Reduction
Limited evidence suggests lipo-hydroxy acid reduces redness 1.07 times more effectively than benzoyl peroxide for improving skin tone.
1.07x
Effect ratio
Lipo-hydroxy Acid
Favored
1
Study
Direct
Comparison
CoreSubjective endpointTone
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.