This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Pharmacology
Benzyl peroxide acts in acne vulgaris by 
Select and explain. 
A. Decreased sebumproduction, B. Acts as oxidizing agent, C. Reduces epithelial proliferation, D. Decreasing bacterial count
D: Decreasing bacterial count
Answer: D: Decreasing bacterial count 
Explanation: Benzyl peroxide has bacterio static propeies in addition to its action as a peeling agent. Ref; KD Tripathi 8th ed