Mild comedonal (noninflammatory) acne may be treated with once daily application of a topical retinoid such as adapalene (0.1% cream; 0.1% gel; 0.1% solution; 0.1% pledgets), tretinoin (0.025% ...

Glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels have also been reported to be beneficial in mild-to-moderate comedonal acne in women aged 13–40 years. [167–169] They promote desquamation, which reduces ...