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INTRODUCTION: Acne has a significant negative impact on quality of life (QoL): lack of self-confidence, depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts. The objective was to assess the impact of an initial and continued therapy in severe acne patients through patient-related outcomes (PRO). METHODS: In two sequential double-blind randomized studies, patients received either adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% (A-BPO) or vehicle, associated with doxycycline 100 mg for 12 weeks. Patients having obtained at least a good improvement according to investigator global assessment were re-randomized for a 24-week therapy with
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Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Adolescent; Young Adult; Child; Severity of Illness Index; Quality of Life/*psychology; Double-Blind Method; *Patient Satisfaction; Drug Combinations; Acne Vulgaris/*drug therapy/*psychology; Adapalene; Benzoyl Peroxide/administration & dosage/*therapeutic use; Dermatologic Agents/administration & dosage/*therapeutic use; Naphthalenes/administration & dosage/*therapeutic use