2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel vs. adapaline gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris treatment: A multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blind, parallel-controlled trial.
randomized
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
SupportiveEarly or indirect evidence suggests salicylic acid and adapalene show similar pore refinement effects for skin texture improvement.
Effect ratio
Favored
Study
Comparison
Limits: Includes estimated measurement
Kept public as exploratory because it includes estimated measurement.
Some study-specific context may affect how broadly this comparison generalizes.