Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

A lipophilic derivative of SA (capryloyl SA or LHA) has been proposed as a new anti-acne agent by a European firm. In a recent study, they showed that the LHA cream was well tolerated and significantly more effective than a control moisturizing cream throughout the 87-day period as per the global evaluation scale (65). However, no comparison with its vehicle cream or with any approved SA drug was presented.

Updated: July 10, 2015 — 3:34 am