Paper II — 2022 February (2019 Scheme) — Q20

Paper II

2022 February (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Topical preparations for Acne vulgaris

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Answer

Benzoyl peroxide, Topical retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene) — benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial and comedolytic action against Cutibacterium acnes, while retinoids normalize follicular keratinization, both reducing comedone formation in acne vulgaris.

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1. 1Drugs Acting on Skin and Mucous Membrane

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