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Anti-acne medication

Acne is treated by gently applying a cleansing agent several times a day to the skin. Vigorous scrubbing should be avoided. In addition, the patient can administer topical anti-acne medication such as keratolytics. These include benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, and salicylic acid that dissolves keratin, the outer layer of the epidermis. [Pg.399]

Acne vulgarisis is an inflammation of the pilosebaceous glands and is treated by using a cleansing agent and applying topical anti-acne medication. [Pg.407]

The Pharmaceutical Industiy. Pepsin, trypsin and chymotrypsin have been used clinically as a digestive aid, especially when coated to protect against damage in the stomach, and also in the preparation of precooked cereals and baby foods. Proteases have also been used medically for fibrinolysis, as anti-inflammatory agents in the potentiation of drug activity, and in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, burns, ulcers and acne. [Pg.70]


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