The method as defined by claim 1, wherein said aqueous gel medium comprises at least one carbomer.

The method as defined by claim 1, wherein said aqueous gel medium comprises carbomer 940.

The method according to claim 23, wherein said individual is afflicted with common acne.

The method according to claim 24, wherein the composition is a gel comprising adapalene, carbomer 940, disodium edentate, methyl paraben, poloxamer 124, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide and purified water.

A topically applicable pharmaceutical composition comprising 0.3% by weight of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthanoic acid (adapalene) relative to the total weight of the composition, effective for the treatment of acne, formulated into a topically applicable, pharmaceutically acceptable medium therefor, said composition being in the form of a topically applicable, pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous gel comprising at least one carbomer gelling agent and wherein the sole anti-acne ingredient is adapalene. view more

The topically applicable aqueous gel composition as defined by claim 1, wherein said aqueous gel medium comprises at least one carbomer.

The topically applicable aqueous gel composition as defined by claim 1, wherein said aqueous gel medium comprises carbomer 940.

A method for treating common acne afflicting the skin of an individual in need of such treatment, comprising topically administering to said individual a thus effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition which is a gel of:</claim-text>

The method according to claim 2, wherein the common acne is of moderate to moderately severe intensity.