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What is benzoyl peroxide topical?

Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical
Other Brand Names: Acne Treatment, Acne-10, Acne-Clear, Ben-Aqua, Benoxyl 10, Benoxyl 5, Benzac, Benzac AC, Benzac W, Benzagel Wash, Benzagel-10, Benzagel-5, Benzashave 10, Benzashave 5, Benziq, Benziq LS, Benziq Wash, Brevoxyl ... [More]
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.
Benzoyl peroxide topical is used to treat acne.
Benzoyl peroxide topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking benzoyl peroxide topical?
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- Jan 28, 2007
I have red itchy spots almost all over my body. This happened to me at exactly the same tim...

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- May 05, 2007
Hey everyone. I have kind of an interesting question... I used to have pretty bad acne (...

Acne Treatment - Dermatology Expert Forum

- Feb 24, 2008
Hey..I have a quick question. Does the use of topical salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide ha...

acne on chin and below mouth - Acne Community

- May 25, 2008
Hi i am 21 and have suffered from acne for about 6 years. I currently take minocycline (for...

Acne on lips - Acne Community

- Aug 05, 2009
I am 20 years old, and have been using 2.5% benzoyl peroxide as an acne treatment for a whi...

Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide? - Acne Community

- Oct 24, 2008
I'm 19 years old and have been suffering with pretty frequent acne, with at least one pimpl...

recurrent wound - Dermatology Community

- Sep 16, 2008
My boyfriend has a problem with acne on his behind. He picked at a pimple and it became in...

Benzoyl peroxide & pregnancy - Acne Community

- Oct 25, 2007
I am 27 years old and 4 weeks pregnant and am suffering severe acne breakouts. I have had ...

acne - Acne Community

- Sep 03, 2008
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