A girl about to marry has comedonal acne. Drug to treat such a case is:: (A) Topical antibiotic, (B) Benzoyl peroxide, (C) Retinoids, (D) Estrogen
Answer is C. Retinoids are mainly comedolytic Acne Comedones are characteristic of: Acne vulgaris Comedones are: * Small cysts, * formed in hair follicles, * due to blockage of the follicular orifice * by the retention of sebum and keratinous material. Ref : Ref : Thomas b Habif 6th Ed.