Diethylstilbestrol dilaurate explained

Diethylstilbestrol dilaurate (brand name Acnestrol-Lotion) is a synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group and an ester of diethylstilbestrol (DES) that was previously marketed but is now no longer available.[1] [2] It was formulated and used as a micronized topical medication to treat acne in adolescent boys and young men.[3] The drug was marketed as early as 1951.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Elks J . The Dictionary of Drugs: Chemical Data: Chemical Data, Structures and Bibliographies. 14 November 2014. Springer. 978-1-4757-2085-3. 397.
  2. Book: Canadian Pharmaceutical Association. Compendium of pharmaceutical specialties (Canada) 1963. 1963. Canadian Pharmaceutical Association. 14.
  3. Book: Frank SB . Acne Vulgaris. 1971. Thomas. 259. 9780398006020.
  4. Book: New York State Journal of Medicine. April 1951. Medical Society of the State of New York. 1313.

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