INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Real-World Cases of Clascoterone Topical Treatment for Acne and Related Disorders

J Drugs Dermatol. 2025 Jan 1;24(1):73361s3-73361s14. doi: 10.36849/JDD.73361.

Abstract

Acne vulgaris affects approximately 80% of young adults and adolescents in the world. Acne presents as comedones, pustules, papules, and nodules on the face, chest, shoulders, or back. It can lead to a significant decrease in quality of life with a high risk of associated depression and anxiety. Hyperstimulation of sebaceous glands by androgens play a pivotal role in acne pathogenesis. Clascoterone 1% cream is a first-in-class topical androgen receptor inhibitor approved for treatment of acne in patients 12 years and older. In the following real-world cases, expert dermatologists demonstrate use of clascoterone cream as monotherapy or in combination with other agents to treat acne in a variety of patients. Experts found that twice-daily use led to best overall results with patients. Real-world cases serve as invaluable guides for patients and dermatologists to help form personalized, targeted acne regimens. J Drugs Dermatol. 2025;24:1(Suppl 2):s3-10.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris* / drug therapy
  • Administration, Cutaneous*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Androgen Receptor Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Androgen Receptor Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Cortodoxone / administration & dosage
  • Cortodoxone / adverse effects
  • Cortodoxone / analogs & derivatives
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Propionates
  • Quality of Life
  • Skin Cream / administration & dosage
  • Skin Cream / adverse effects
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Clascoterone
  • Cortodoxone
  • Androgen Receptor Antagonists
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Propionates