Clinical Study

Double-Blinded, Vehicle-Controlled Proof of Concept Study to Investigate the Recurrence of Inflammatory and Noninflammatory Acne Lesions Using Tretinoin Gel (Microsphere) 0.04% in Male Patients after Oral Isotretinoin Use

Table 3

Local tolerability assessments.

GradeSubject-assessed itching and burning/stinging

0NoneNormal, no discomfort
1SlightA noticeable discomfort that causes intermittent awareness
2ModerateA noticeable discomfort that causes intermittent awareness and interferes occasionally with normal daily activities
3StrongA definite continuous discomfort that interferes with normal daily activities