| Acne is the most common skin disorder. It is also | | | | peroxide works as a peeling agent, increasing skin |
| called as whiteheads and blackheads; the skin | | | | turnover and clearing pores, thus reducing the |
| eruptions have been known to bother individuals | | | | bacterial count there as well as directly as an |
| across all age groups around the world. Acne is | | | | antimicrobial. The main benefits of using benzoyl |
| most common in teenagers, but it can happen at | | | | peroxide are to remove excess oil, closing the |
| any age, even as an infant. Three of four | | | | pores on the face and kill the bacteria that cause |
| teenagers have acne to some extent, probably | | | | acne. |
| caused by hormonal changes that stimulate oil | | | | We can find acne products with different |
| production. | | | | percentages of benzoyl peroxide. But, the highest |
| Acne is not a dangerous skin disease like skin | | | | concentration must be prescribed by doctors. |
| cancer but the psychological aspect of acne is | | | | Usually a gel form contains higher concentration |
| more dominant. We will feel so uncomfortable | | | | than others. The highest strength cream is used |
| when other people are looking at our face which | | | | to treat acne breakouts. Besides the benzoyl |
| full of pimples or acne. Acne will mess up our | | | | peroxide, salicylic acid is also a common ingredient |
| performance even we are wearing a perfect | | | | in acne care products. Check the ingredient list of |
| dress. It will decrease our self confidence. | | | | several acne products and you can find Benzoyl |
| Over-the-counter acne products can help treat | | | | Peroxide or Salicylic Acid in those lists. |
| your acne. Information on the brochure is | | | | Do not use benzoyl peroxide topical on sunburned, |
| intended solely for general educational purposes | | | | wind burned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken |
| and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute | | | | skin. Also avoid using benzoyl peroxide topical on |
| for professional medical advice relative to your | | | | wounds or on areas of eczema. A reddish brown |
| specific medical condition or question. Always seek | | | | pigmentation is seen in some patients treated with |
| the advice of your physician or other health | | | | benzoyl peroxide when the acne bumps heal. This |
| provider for any questions you may have | | | | is normal and will fade away gradually. Review the |
| regarding your medical condition. | | | | information on the brochure or discuss your |
| Benzoyl peroxide is the most commonly used | | | | prescription medication with your doctor to |
| over-the-counter acne medication. Benzoyl | | | | prevent the adverse effects of benzoyl peroxide. |