You have come across benzoyl peroxide-containing cleansers, scrubs and cream since your first acne breakout. It’s nothing new but used for many years due to its reliability. It has powerful acne-fighting abilities. Please keep reading to know about how it works.
Benzoyl peroxide is a chemical that helps to treat acne by oxidizing activity on the skin. It means it helps to kill bacterial or microorganism by releasing oxygen on the skin. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent by speeding up pores opening to lower the inflammation.
Benzoyl peroxide act as an antibiotic as well as an exfoliator. It removes the debris from the skin and removes blackheads from the skin by unclogging the pores.
Due to its antibiotic property, benzoyl peroxide can be used in place of antibiotics to treat acne. As we know, long-term use of antibiotics can increase the risk of anti-microbial resistance. So, it can be used alone or in combination with antibiotics to fight acne.
Benzoyl peroxide is suitable to fight all type of acne. You don’t need a prescription for using it. A product containing 2.5% to 5% benzoyl peroxide can be used over-the-counter. First, you should start with a lower concentration and then gradually increase to make it effective.
Benzoyl peroxide can bleach clothes. So, rinse –off thoroughly after using benzoyl peroxide containing products. Always consult your pharmacist before using benzoyl peroxide if you are pregnant and have sensitive skin.
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Dr Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Pakistan, Lahore. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counselling and pharmaceutical care plan. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.
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