Treatment options for acne vulgaris is/are –
Correct Answer: All the above
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above Drugs used for the treatment of AcneTopicalComedolytics: Act by removing the follicular plug, thereby reopen pilosebaceous ostia. Comedolytics are; Retinoic acid, Adapalene, Azelaic acid, Tazarotene.Antibiotics: Decrease bacterial population and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Topical antibiotics for acne are; Erythromycin, clindamycin, Benzoyl peroxide:SystemicAntibiotics: Decrease bacterial population and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Systemic antibiotics for Acne vulgaris are; Tetracycline, minocycline, doxvcycline, Erythromycin, Roxithromycin, Cotrimoxazole, Dapsone.Retinoids :- Removes follicular obstruction, and also suppresses sebum secretion (Sebostatic).Antiandrogens: Decrease sebum secretion by decreasing androgens. Examples; Cyproterone, Ethinylestradiol, Spironolactone. Cyproterone acetate (along with efh inylestranol) is particularly useful in teenage girls with mensural irregularities.
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