Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment

Benzoyl Peroxide is a proven medicated topical drug useful in the treatment of acne.

About Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide consists of two benzoyl groups joined by a peroxide group. It belongs to the organic peroxide family.

Benzoyl peroxide is a strong bleaching agent commonly used in the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne.

Benzoyl peroxide is a safe drug and as such can be used by children and also by women during the pregnancy period.

How Benzoly Peroxide Works

Benzoyl peroxide has three core properties. It acts as:

1. An effective antiseptic - reduces the number of skin surface bacteria and also helps in reduction of yeasts on the surface of the skin.
2. An oxidizing agent
3. An anti inflammatory

Benzoyl Peroxide As An Acne Treatment

Benzoyl peroxide is an effective in the treatment of various kinds of acne. It works to unclog the pore by allowing the outlet of the pore to open, decreasing inflammation on the skin, and killing the acne bacteria.

The chemical is applied on the affected area in the form of a gel or cream with a concentration of 10 percent or less.

How To Use

Benzoyl peroxide may cause dryness and irritation, so is best limited to direct acne blemishes.

Some people are sensitive to this drug. Start using just a small quantity and gradually increase the quantity so that the skin may get used to the chemical.

Alternatively the cream or gel with a 2.5 percent Benzoyl peroxide may be used that is as effective as the 10 percent option if they have a sustained delivery system.

Benzoyl peroxide should not be used in pregnant women since it has proven to be unhealthy to the fetus as shown in animal studies.

More On Acne Medication Treatments

• Clearogen
• Accutance
• Flavay

Other Acne Treatments

• Light Therapy Pen
• Laser
• Phototherapy
• Natural Remedies - such as Flavay® from maritime pine bark.

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