Benzoyl Peroxide

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Benzoyl Peroxide is a type of topically applied Peroxide used as an Anti-Acne Pharmaceutical Drug.

 

Conventional Medical Usage of Benzoyl Peroxide

Skin

 Benzoyl Peroxide (applied topically) is often used for the treatment of Acne:

 It is speculated that Benzoyl Peroxide exerts antimicrobial effects against Propionibacterium acnes (the Bacteria that is implicated in the development of Acne).

 

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