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| Sulfacetamide | Sulfonamide antibacterial |
| Sulfur (pharmacy) | Keratolytic |
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| Routes of administration | Topical |
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The drug combination sulfacetamide/sulfur is a topical acne medication[1] manufactured by Medicis under the trade name Plexion and also available under other trade names such as Clenia, Prascion, and Avar. It combines sodium sulfacetamide, a sulfonamide antibiotic, and sulfur, a keratolytic agent.[2] It is available in four formulations: as a cleansing cloth, cleanser, topical suspension, and as a facial mask. The sulfacetamide inhibits the growth of the bacterium Cutibacterium acnes that is associated with acne, while sulfur facilitates the removal of dead skin cells to prevent clogged pores.[3]
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