Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. 1; Acne often causes significant physical and psychological problems such as permanent scarring, poor self-image, depression and anxiety. 2; See your dermatologist for the successful diagnosis and treatment of acne.
Mechanism of action. It is a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor, mainly acting on phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B), which causes inflammation. Chemically, crisaborole is a phenoxybenzoxaborole. It contains a boron atom that helps penetrate the skin and is essential for its binding activity.
Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. The combination of formoterol and mometasone is used as a maintenance treatment for asthma in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. This medication is not for use in treating an asthma or bronchospasm attack.