Latest retinoid drug used in acne is: March 2005
Retinoic acid
Clindamycin
Adapalane
Azelaic acid
Ans. C: Adapalane Adapalene is an aromatic naphthoic acid derivative. Adapalene is stable in the presence of light and resistant to oxidation by benzoyl peroxide. Additionally, it differs from tretinoin/ retinoic acid in its affinity for various retinoic acid receptors. Moreover, adapalene is a very effective antiacne agent and shows low irritation potential, no sensitization, and no phototoxicity. Adapalene was approved for the topical treatment of acne in 1996