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OTC acne treatment
Treatment choice
Keratolytics
Benzoyl peroxide – how it acts and how it should be used
Benzoyl peroxide – presentations
Nicotinamide
Antimicrobial and abrasive products
Product effectiveness
References
Keratolytics
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Keratolytics
Keratolytic agents promote shedding of the keratinised epithelial cells on the skin surface. This prevents closure of the pilosebaceous orifice and formation of follicular plugs, which facilitates the flow of sebum. They also possess antimicrobial activity.
Which acne products do you recommend and why?
Are any OTC products unsuitable for particular patient groups?
Is there any supporting evidence for your product recommendations?
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