Acne

OTC Medications Weekly Log Noor Mostafa Eldeeb

202211309
topical treatment
Therapeutic Category: ……………………………………………………….. Lean Abdul Fattah
202011154
1. Drug’s Generic Name: “Drug of first choice”

10% Benzoyl Peroxide

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3.5% Benzoyl Adapalene 0.1% salicylic acid

Peroxide
2. Drug’s Brand Name: “Drug of first choice”

PanOxyl

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Neutrogena Differin CeraVe

3. Price concern per use: “Pharmacoeconomic Value” “Drug of first choice”

47 AED

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39.5 AED 31AED 89 AED

4. Drug’s Origin: “Drug of first choice”

synthetic
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synthetic synthetic synthetic

5. Therapeutic Activities: “Drug of first choice”

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6. Therapeutic Activities: “Drug of first choice”

exhibits bactericidal effects against Cutibacterium acnes, a key component of

acne vulgaris. once absorbed by the skin, is converted to benzoic acid.

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modulates cellular
reduce the keratinization and
amount of inflammatory process.
acne-causing This anti-inflammatory
effect is due to inhibition
bacteria and by of the lipooxygenase
causing the skin activity and also to
to dry and peel oxidative metabolism of
arachidonic acid.
causing the cells of
the epidermis to
slough off more
readily, preventing
pores from
clogging up, and
allowing room for
new cell growth
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7. Why should we use it? “Drug of first choice”

Dries up existing acne blemishes while preventing new eruptions from occurring
Remove dead cells from the surface providing a fresh outlook
Features ultra-mild formula to gently clean the skin of impurities
Helps to maintain clean, healthy, radiant looking skin

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Cleanses away dirt, treatment of remove dirt and oil
mild-moderate acne. it exfoliate for soft, smooth
oil, grime, impurities, treats acne deep in the skin
and bacteria pores at the source, Enriched with
Kills breakout prevents new acne from
forming and, restores your
antioxidant vitamin D
causing bacteria skin’s natural texture and Help restore and
tone. decrease the number maintain the skin’s
and severity of acne natural barrier
pimples and promote quick Helps retain the skin’s
healing of pimples that do natural moisture
develop. Helps calm skin
8. Why shouldn’t we use it? “Drug of first choice”

do not use on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, or irritated skin.

Also avoid using it on wounds or on areas of eczema
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have very sensitive
skin. are sensitive
to benzoyl peroxide
and in dry skin as it
causes dryness it
self and peeling
should not be applied
should not be used to large areas of the
in conjunction with body, used for long
products containing periods of time, or
alpha hydroxy, used under occlusive
salicylic or glycolic dressing (air-tight
acids
covering, such as
kitchen plastic wrap)
in children

9. Patient compliance: e.g. once a day, regardless meals………etc. “Drug of first choice”
gently massage area for 1-2 minutes.Rinse thoroughly and pat dry, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if
needed or as directed by a doctor.If going outside, use a sunscreen.
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use as cleanser daily once a day on the used as cleanser
or as a mask 2-3 affected area once daily
times per week

10. Recommendations:
avoid such scrubs, astringents and masks. They tend to irritate the skin, which can worsen acne. Too
much washing and aggressively scrubbing also can irritate the skin.

11. References:
life pharmacy
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