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Pharm D Clinical Pharmacy program 2024-2025 Level 2, Semester 2 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms II (PT 405)

Acne Vulgaris Cream

• Sebaceous glands are sac-like structures which usually open to the skin surface
by way of the canals of the hair follicles.

• The condition acne vulagaris involve enlargement of the sebaceous glands and
bacterial infection of the follicular opening.

• The blackhead or comedone, and abnormal mass of keratin and sebum within
the follicular opening are a mild manifestation of this disorder, but this may
proceed to varying degrees of inflammation.

• Acne generally starts about puberty and usually cures itself during the twenties
(mainly due to hormonal regulation).

The formula for preparation of acne vulgaris cream is the following:

Rx/

Sulfur 5g

Resorcinol 2g

Potassium hydroxide 0.74 g

Stearic acid 15 g

Glycerol 5g

Distilled water to 100 g

Fiat cream. Mitte 15 g

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