Deriva BPO Gel 15 gm is a member of the category of 'antiacne' dermatological treatments used to cure acne (pimples) and exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells. When oil and dead skin cells clog hair follicles, acne, a common skin disorder, develops. The bacterium that causes acne feeds on sebum, the natural oil generated by skin, producing inflammation and redness. Adapalene (retinoids) and benzoyl peroxide are two medications that are combined to form the 15 gm Deriva BPO Gel (keratolytic agent). Adapalene is a member of the retinoid class (a synthetic vitamin A), which works by freeing surface skin cells and clearing pores by lowering skin oil production. reduces blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples as a result.Disclaimer:For more information contact your physician.