NEW USES FOR BENZOYL PEROXIDE: A BROAD‐SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT
- 1 June 1977
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Dermatology
- Vol. 16 (5) , 413-417
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4362.1977.tb00769.x
Abstract
Benzoyl peroxide is a useful agent in the treatment of acne, chronic ulcers, tinea pedis, and tinea versicolor, probably because of its antimicrobial power. 2.5% concentration is almost as active as 5%. Although potential irritancy and allergic reaction have not been a problem on the face, benzoyl peroxide should be used judiciously in chronically inflamed or ulcerated skin. Several potential uses are mentioned.Keywords
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