Benzyl peroxide acts in acne vulgaris by:
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.
Decreased sebum production
Acts as oxidizing agent
Reduces epithelial proliferation
Decreasing bacterial count
Anatomy of Skin