Benzyl peroxide acts in acne vulgaris by:: (A) Decreased sebum production, (B) Acts as oxidizing agent, (C) Reduces epithelial proliferation, (D) Decreasing bacterial count
Answer is D. Ans. D. Decreasing bacterial countTopical Therapy for acne:This is designed to produce peeling of the skin, restore normal keratinization and produce a bactericidal action Topical antibiotics include erythromycin (12%) clindamycin (12%) and benzyl peroxide (510%). Benzyl peroxide has bacterio static properties in addition to its action as a peeling agent.