Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Benzoyl Peroxide as an Acne Treatment...

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When used correctly, benzoyl peroxide can be highly effective in treating inflammatory acne. Improper use of this product can cause serious skin irritation including further complications with acne (as seen in photo).

Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used in the treatment of acne due to its antibacterial properties. BPO acne medication is marketed under a variety of brand names in over 200 formulations. Proper use of BPO, reduces levels of P. acnes bacteria and free fatty acids. The drug is absorbed into the skin where it is converted to benzoic acid and then excreted in the urine as benzoate. Possible side effects include a variety of skin irritation: severe redness, burning, blistering, itching, crusting, skin rash, and acneic breakouts. Please see an acne treatment specialist prior to using this product.

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