NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What substance in topical acne products can bleach clothing and hair?

Clindamycin
Salicylic Acid
Benzoyl Peroxide
Azelaic Acid

The correct answer is: Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide is the correct answer. Benzoyl peroxide is a common ingredient in topical acne products due to its antibacterial properties. However, one of its side effects is that it can bleach clothing and hair upon contact, which is important for patients to be aware of when using products containing benzoyl peroxide. Clindamycin is an antibiotic often used in topical acne products, but it does not have bleaching effects on clothing or hair. Salicylic acid is another common ingredient in acne products, but it does not have bleaching effects on clothing or hair. Azelaic acid is also used in some acne treatments, but it does not cause bleaching of clothing or hair.