| abstract |
Compositions and methods for treating acne include a first therapeutic agent that is one or more selected from the group consisting of salicylic acid, azelaic acid, adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics, and a taurine species. Based on two therapeutic agents. The two agents may be present in one preparation and applied to the skin at the same time, or the two agents may be present in separate preparations and applied to the skin sequentially. The taurine species may contain one or more of free taurine, taurine salts, taurine esters, taurine complex, taurine conjugate, and taurine precursor. The composition may include a liposomal carrier. Further disclosed are specific preparations and methods used for the treatment of acne. |