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    GlossaryTopical Acne Treatment

    medication applied to skin to treat acne

    Topical Acne Treatment refers to medications applied directly to the skin to treat acne. These treatments often include ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or retinoids, which help reduce inflammation, kill bacteria, and promote the shedding of dead skin cells to prevent clogged pores.

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair