WINLEVI® (clascoterone) cream 1% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris in people 12 years of age and older.
WINLEVI is proud to partner with Dr. Lee, one of the world’s foremost authorities on skin care, dermatology, and acne. She brings her 25 years of dermatology and cosmetic surgery experience to help answer questions about how WINLEVI works, why you get acne in the first place, and when it’s time to talk to your dermatology professional.
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The exact way WINLEVI works on acne is unknown.
The most common side effects of WINLEVI cream include reddening, scaling or dryness, and itching of the skin being treated. These are not all of the possible side effects of WINLEVI cream.
The exact way WINLEVI works on acne is unknown.
The most common side effects of WINLEVI cream include reddening, scaling or dryness, and itching of the skin being treated. These are not all of the possible side effects of WINLEVI cream.
These hormones may cause increased sebum and inflammation, leading to acne.
Not actual patients.
This reduces sebum and inflammation, which can help treat acne in ALL acne patients 12+.
The exact way WINLEVI works on acne is unknown.
In clinical studies, WINLEVI showed improvement in acne at 12 weeks of use:
Reduced pimples,
whiteheads,
and blackheads
Clear or almost
clear skin
A noticeable
reduction in
acne was seen as
early as week 4
The most common side effects of WINLEVI cream include reddening, scaling or dryness, and itching of the skin being treated. These are not all of the possible side effects of WINLEVI cream.
Not actual patients.
MALE WINLEVI PATIENT
FEMALE WINLEVI PATIENT
MALE WINLEVI PATIENT
FEMALE WINLEVI PATIENT
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WINLEVI demonstrated safety in FEMALE and MALE patients who used the treatment for up to 12 months.
Side effects were generally mild to moderate.
The most common reactions were mild skin redness, peeling or dryness, and itching where WINLEVI was applied. These are not all of the possible side effects of WINLEVI.
In a study where people applied 6X the prescribed amount of WINLEVI, some patients experienced a disorder where the adrenal gland does not make enough of certain hormones. However, this did not occur in WINLEVI clinical trials with the prescribed twice-daily dosing of one gram.
Learn more about the safety profile of WINLEVI.
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Before using WINLEVI cream, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, particularly if you:
