A Study of Acne Treatment in Children Ages 9 to 11

Inclusion Criteria

• Males and non-pregnant, non-nursing females, 9 to 11 years, with facial pediatric acne vulgaris
• Minimum of 20 non-inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones)
• Minimum of 30 total facial lesions (sum of inflammatory and non-inflammatory)
• Must have at least a rating of grade 3 on the Investigator Global Assessment Scale for acne severity (IGA #1) at baseline

Exclusion Criteria

• Known sensitivity to any of the ingredients in the study medication;
• Any nodulocystic acne lesions
• Use of acne devices or systemic therapy with antibiotics within two months prior to start and throughout the duration of the study
• Use of systemic therapy with retinoids within four months prior to study start and throughout the duration of the study
• Topical use of topical retinoids within two weeks prior to study start and throughout the duration of the study
• Topical use of antibiotics, steroids and/or other non-retinoid topical acne products within two weeks prior to study start and throughout the duration of the study
• Use of an experimental drug or device within 60 days prior to study start;
• Use of hormonal therapy within 3 months prior to study start
• History of evidence of other skin conditions or diseases that may require concurrent therapy or may interfere with the evaluation of the study medication
• Any significant medical conditions that could confound the interpretation of the study
• History of/or current facial skin cancer
• Inability to refrain from use of all facial products other than those supplied by the study, while participating in the study
• No use of tanning booths, sun lamps, etc.
• Subject is a family member of the employee or the investigator