Propanediol (and) Caprylic Acid (and) Xylitol as a New Single Topical Active Ingredient against Acne: In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy Assays

Autor(es)

Mussi, Lilian ^[1] ; Baby, Andre Rolim ^[2] ; Camargo Junior, Flavio Bueno ^[1] ; Padovani, Giovana ^[1] ; Sufi, Bianca da Silva ^[1] ; Magalhaes, Wagner Vidal ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Chemyun Ltd, Res & Dev Dept, BR-18087101 Sorocaba - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Pharmaceut Sci, Dept Pharm, BR-05508000 Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Molecules; v. 26, n. 21 NOV 2021.
• Citações Web of Science: 0

Resumo

In addition to dermatological complications, acne can affect the quality of life of individuals in numerous ways, such as employment, social habits and body dissatisfaction. According to our expertise, caprylic acid and propanediol would not have a direct action on Cutibacterium acnes. Despite this, we investigated the existence of a synergistic effect among xylitol, caprylic acid and propanediol as a mixture of compounds representing a single topical active ingredient that could benefit the treatment against acne. In vitro and in vivo assays were performed to challenge and to prove the efficacy of propanediol, xylitol and caprylic acid (PXCA) against acne. PXCA had its MIC challenged against C. acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) and Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in concentrations of 0.125% and 0.25%, respectively, and it also developed antimicrobial activity against C. acnes (time-kill test). PXCA was able to reduce the 5-alpha reductase expression in 24% (p < 0.01) in comparison with the testosterone group. By the end of 28 days of treatment, the compound reduced the skin oiliness, porphyrin amount and the quantity of inflammatory lesions in participants. According to the dermatologist evaluation, PXCA improved the skin's general appearance, acne presence and size.</p> (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 19/16169-0 - Estabelecimento ex vivo e in vivo de novas propriedades quimiopreventivas de filtros solares
• Beneficiário: André Rolim Baby
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular