Acne can be a major problem in adolescence. Cause of acne is mainly due to four reasons namely excess sebum production (seborrhea), formation of comedones (comedogenesis), inflammation and presence of bacteria propinibacterium acnes.

Acne cream treatment is one of the best forms of treatment. It is used for treatment of acne. Acne creams can be of antibiotic to kill the causative bacteria of acne i.e. propinibacterium acnes or it may be of keratolytic property (peeling effect) like benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is mainly keratolytic, but it has some antibacterial property as well.