Answer
Benzoyl peroxide, the active ingredient in Acnecide 5% gel, reduces the local population of Cutibacterium acnes, thereby reducing production of irritant fatty acids in the sebaceous glands.
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- Acnecide 5% w/w GelGalderma (U.K.) Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 12Document updated
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