Methods and compositions for the treatment of acne

A method of treating acne comprising:

• topically applying onto an affected skin area of a subject in need thereof, once a day for a period of time of up to 12 weeks, a topical medicament which consists of the active agents:
• Tretinoin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in an amount of about 0.1% weight;
• and
• Benzoyl Peroxide in an amount of about 3% weight.